Lyall

♂ Boy

Pronounced LY-ul /ˈlaɪ.əl/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish surname-name from the Old Norse Liulfr — variously 'a wolf' (from the elements meaning 'shelter/shield' + 'wolf')Low

In 30 seconds: A wolf: Lyall is Scottish, from the Old Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LY-ul').

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Origin LowScottish, Norse

MeaningA Scottish surname-name from the Old Norse Liulfr — variously 'a wolf' (from the elements meaning 'shelter/shield' + 'wolf')

U.S. rank (2025)#10287 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1929

Total births (all-time)≈ 291

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lyall is a Scottish surname-name from the Old Norse Liulfr — variously 'a wolf' (from the elements meaning 'shelter/shield' + 'wolf'). A crisp, classic name (said 'LY-ul').

In the U.S. it appears as a Scottish surname-turned-given-name. Rare, a-wolf at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lyall is a Scottish surname-name from the Old Norse Liulfr, variously 'a wolf' — a crisp, classic name (said 'LY-ul').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Lyall — Old Norse Liulfr

Variations

LyellLyleLiall

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyall mean?

Lyall is a Scottish surname-name from the Old Norse Liulfr, variously 'a wolf'.

How do you pronounce Lyall?

It's said LY-ul /ˈlaɪ.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyall a boy or girl name?

Lyall is a boy's name.

How popular is Lyall?

Lyall is a very rare name in the U.S.