Lyle vs Ralph

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 #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Ralph Rank #1,153

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Lyle or Ralph more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Ralph mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lyle and Ralph boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.