Frederick vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Kyle Rank #440

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Frederick or Kyle more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Kyle mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Frederick and Kyle boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.