Neo vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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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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Neo Rank #972

Lyle Rank #1,021

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Neo or Lyle more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Neo and Lyle mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Neo and Lyle boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.