Vance vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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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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Vance Rank #996

Lyle Rank #1,021

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Vance or Lyle more popular?

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Vance and Lyle mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Vance and Lyle boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.