US Popularity:11911
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):French, Scottish
Meaning:Wolf; The island
Lyell is a masculine appellation derived from the Scottish surname Lyall, which stems from the Old Norse Liulfr, meaning “wolf.” Lyell is also a variation of the French Lisle, meaning “the island.” For parents hunting for a wolf-themed name but tired of classics like Lupin and, well, Wolf, Lyell offers a subtle yet powerful title for baby. Lyell can also be traced back to the Scottish 11th-century lord, Radulphus de Insula, whose name means “wise wolf of the island.” A name that comes packed with Scottish roots will keep your little cub and their ancestry closely knitted, no doubt inspiring greatness in baby Lyell.

Lyell Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1991
#9074
in 1991
- 4562
from 1968
In comparison to the previous year's data

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