Lyle vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Nova Rank #1,180

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Lyle or Nova more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Nova mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Lyle and Nova boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.