Lyle vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Rey mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Lyle and Rey boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.