Melvin vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Melvin Rank #876

Lyle Rank #1,021

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Melvin or Lyle more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Lyle mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Melvin and Lyle boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.