Terry vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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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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Terry Rank #1,187

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Lyle mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Terry and Lyle boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.