Boston vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

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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Boston Rank #628

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Kyle mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Boston and Kyle boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.