Kyle vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Benson mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Kyle and Benson boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.