Kyle vs Boston

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 #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Boston Rank #628

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Kyle or Boston more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Boston mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Boston boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.