Carlyle Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carlyle Name at a Glance

Name	Carlyle
Meaning	Variant of Carlisle: From the protected tower; from the walled city.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carlyle Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carlyle means “Variant of Carlisle: From the protected tower; from the walled city”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carlyle Name Origin

Our database records Carlyle under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carlyle a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carlyle is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carlyle

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