| Meaning | island, from the island |
| Origin | Scottish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Lyle |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Lyle |
About Lyle
Understated charm characterizes Lyle, a name that proves sophistication doesn't require complexity. This single-syllable choice carries a vintage quality that's currently experiencing renewed appreciation among discerning parents. Lyle sounds like someone you'd trust—reliable, honest, grounded. There's an old-soul quality to this name, suggesting wisdom beyond years and character that runs deep. The soft beginning eases into the lengthened vowel, creating a gentle, almost lyrical sound despite its compact form. Lyle works wonderfully across all ages, from adorable infant to distinguished professional. It's a name that doesn't shout for attention but quietly earns respect through consistency and genuine appeal.
Variations of Name Lyle
| Lisle |
| Lyall |
| Liall |
| Lyell |
Nicknames for Lyle
| Ly |
| Lee |
| Lyl |
| Li |
Famous People Named Lyle
| Lyle Alzado | Former American football player |
| Lyle Lovett | American singer-songwriter |
| Lyle Menendez | One of the Menendez brothers involved in a high-profile murder case |
| Lyle Overbay | Former professional baseball player |
| Lyle Waggoner | American actor and model |
| Lyle Mays | American jazz pianist and composer |
| Lyle Talbot | American actor |
| Lyle Berman | Professional poker player and entrepreneur |
| Lyle Blackburn | Musician, author, and cryptid researcher |
| Lyle Beniga | Choreographer and dancer |
| Lyle Sendlein | Former professional football player |
| Lyle Odelein | Retired professional hockey player |
| Lyle Pearce Lovett | Canadian actor and writer |
| Lyle Moraine | American bobsledder |
| Lyle Martin | New Zealand cricketer |
| Lyle Taylor | English professional footballer |
| Lyle Bettger | American actor |
| Lyle Denniston | American football player and coach |
| Lyle Blackwood | Former professional football player |
Characters Named Lyle
| Lyle Evans | From the novel "Desperation" by Stephen King |
| Lyle Norg | DC Comics character known as "Invisible Kid" |
| Lyle Finster | From the TV show "Rugrats" |
| Lyle Tiberius Rourke | From the Disney film "Atlantis - The Lost Empire" |
| Lyle McDouchebag | A character from various internet cartoons |
| Lyle Monroe | From the TV show "The Secret World of Alex Mack" |
| Lyle Swann | From the movie "Timerider - The Adventure of Lyle Swann" |
| Lyle Menedez | From the TV movie "Menendez - A Killing in Beverly Hills" |
| Lyle Gilpatrick | From the TV show "Even Stevens" |
| Lyle Rogers | From the novel "Somewhere a Band is Playing" by Ray Bradbury |
| Lyle "Lucky" Prescott | From the movie "Spirit Untamed" |
| Lyle the Effeminate Heterosexual | From the TV show "Saturday Night Live" |
| Lyle Tyberius Rourke | From the comic book "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" |
| Lyle Swett | From the TV show "Days of Our Lives" |
| Lyle the Intern | From "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" |
| Lyle Lanley | From the musical "The Simpsons" |
| Lyle Owens | From the movie "Holes" |