Colin vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish 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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Colin Rank #335

Kyle Rank #440

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Colin or Kyle more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Colin and Kyle mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Colin and Kyle boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.