Kyle vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Kyle Rank #440

Alexis Rank #485

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Kyle or Alexis more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Alexis mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Alexis boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.