Kyle vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Avery mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Kyle and Avery boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.