Kyle vs Banks

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 #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Banks Rank #367

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Banks more popular?

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Banks mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Banks boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Banks is primarily a boy name.