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Lyle Jackson

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Given Name
Lyle
Surname
Jackson

The Name Lyle

Origin
Scottish
Meaning
From the island, derived from the Scottish word for island.
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The Jackson Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Jack, derived from the name Jack which is a diminutive of John.
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