Stanley vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

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Stanley Rank #877

Lyle Rank #1,021

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Stanley or Lyle more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Stanley and Lyle mean?

Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Stanley and Lyle boy or girl names?

Stanley is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.