Kyle vs Archie

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 #334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

British Scottish American Australian

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Kyle Rank #440

Archie Rank #334

Archie is more popular, ranked #334 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Archie more popular?

Archie is more popular, ranked #334 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Archie mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Archie means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Kyle and Archie boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Archie is primarily a boy name.