Kyle vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Kyle Rank #440

Allen Rank #574

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Kyle or Allen more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Allen mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Kyle and Allen boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.