Lyle vs Toby

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 #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Toby Rank #1,106

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Lyle or Toby more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Toby mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyle and Toby boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.