Lyle vs Stanley

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 #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Stanley Rank #877

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Stanley more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Stanley mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Stanley boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.