Van vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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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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Van Rank #909

Lyle Rank #1,021

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Van or Lyle more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Van and Lyle mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Van and Lyle boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.