Kyle vs Clayton

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 #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American Australian

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Kyle Rank #440

Clayton Rank #318

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Clayton more popular?

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Clayton mean?

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

Are Kyle and Clayton boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Clayton is primarily a boy name.