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Kyle vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kyle Rank #440
Albert Rank #607

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #607 for Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Albert more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Albert mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Kyle and Albert boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.

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