Kyle vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Blake mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Kyle and Blake boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.