Nova vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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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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Nova Rank #1,180

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Lyle mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Nova and Lyle boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.