Kyle vs Brantley

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 #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Kyle Rank #440

Brantley Rank #481

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #481 for Brantley.

Is Kyle or Brantley more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Brantley mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Brantley boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Brantley is primarily a boy name.