Kyle vs Aidan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Scottish English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Aidan Rank #312

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Aidan more popular?

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Aidan mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Kyle and Aidan boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Aidan is primarily a boy name.