Carlyle vs Mayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlyle

Boy #5,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the fortified city"

Origin: Old Welsh via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,906
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Carl, Carly

Playground Safety Score

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Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlyle Rank #5,906
Mayan Rank #5,149

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 vs #5906 for Carlyle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlyle ___

  • Carlyle James
  • Carlyle Edward
  • Carlyle Thomas
  • Carlyle William
  • Carlyle Robert
  • Carlyle Stuart

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlyle or Mayan more popular?

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 compared to Carlyle at #5906 in the United States.

What do Carlyle and Mayan mean?

Carlyle means "from the fortified city" (Old Welsh via English origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carlyle and Mayan boy or girl names?

Carlyle is primarily a boy name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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