Jared vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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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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Jared Rank #394

Kyle Rank #440

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Jared or Kyle more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Jared and Kyle mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Jared and Kyle boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.