Kyle vs Ari

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 #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Kyle Rank #440

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Ari mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Ari boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.