Lyle
Lyle comes from the Old French "l'isle," meaning "the island." The name began as a surname referring to someone from an island. Lyle was moderately popular in mid-century America, peaking at #201 in 1954. Lyle (the musician Lyle Lovett, born 1957, the country singer-songwriter) gave the name a contemporary charge. Lyle (the actor Lyle Talbot, 1902-1996) gave the name Hollywood weight. Lyle is a male name of English / French origin that means "The island (from L'Isle)". Brisk, vintage, and a little musical. The name sounds friendly. Lyles tend to be steady. US peaked #201 in 1954. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Lyle include Lyle Lovett (musician), Lyle (French place name), Lyle (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Lyle include Lisle (variant), Lyl (variant), Lylle (variant).