Zev vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli 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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Zev Rank #908

Lyle Rank #1,021

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Zev or Lyle more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Zev and Lyle mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Zev and Lyle boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.