Kyle vs Bryan

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 #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Bryan Rank #306

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Bryan more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Bryan mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Kyle and Bryan boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.