Kyle vs Alden

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 #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Alden Rank #577

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Kyle or Alden more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Alden mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Alden boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.