Lyle vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Terry Rank #1,187

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Lyle or Terry more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Terry mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Lyle and Terry boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.