Lyle vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

West Rank #1,339

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1339 for West.

Is Lyle or West more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Lyle and West mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and West boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.