Banks vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Banks

Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Banks Rank #367

Kyle Rank #440

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Banks or Kyle more popular?

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Banks and Kyle mean?

Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Banks and Kyle boy or girl names?

Banks is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.