Kyle vs Cillian

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 #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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Kyle Rank #440

Cillian Rank #464

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #464 for Cillian.

Is Kyle or Cillian more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Cillian mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kyle and Cillian boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Cillian is primarily a boy name.