Wren vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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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Wren Rank #1,027

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Wren or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Wren and Lyle mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Wren and Lyle boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.