Holden vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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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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Holden Rank #281

Kyle Rank #440

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Holden or Kyle more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Holden and Kyle mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Holden and Kyle boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.