King vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Kyle Rank #440

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is King or Kyle more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do King and Kyle mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are King and Kyle boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.