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Cassian vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Kyle mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Cassian and Kyle boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.

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