Kyle vs Ao

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 #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Kyle Rank #440

Ao Rank #14,516

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Kyle or Ao more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Ao mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Kyle and Ao boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.