West vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English 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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West Rank #1,339

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Lyle mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are West and Lyle boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.