Kyle vs Ares

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 #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Kyle Rank #440

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Ares mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Ares boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.