What origin is the name Carlyle?

Carlyle comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Carlyle a popular name?

Carlyle is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Carlyle?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Carlyle — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Carlyle

Q: Is Carlyle a rare name?

Yes. Carlyle does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Carlyle

Carlyle

Boy

english

3 syllables

Carlyle is an english boy's name meaning "This English name is a variant of Carlisle, meaning 'from the walled city.' It signifies a person living near a fort or stronghold.".

Parents who choose Carlyle pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "This English name is a variant of Carlisle, meaning 'from the walled city.' It signifies a person living near a fort or stronghold.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name is a variant of Carlisle, meaning 'from the walled city.' It signifies a person living near a fort or stronghold.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Carlyle

Very rare in US records

What does Carlyle mean?

Carlyle is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name is a variant of Carlisle, meaning 'from the walled city.' It signifies a person living near a fort or stronghold.".