Cillian vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cillian

Boy #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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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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Cillian Rank #464

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #464 for Cillian.

Is Cillian or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Kyle mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Cillian and Kyle boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.