Kyle vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Kyle Rank #440

Colby Rank #582

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Kyle or Colby more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Colby mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kyle and Colby boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.