Kyle vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Kyle Rank #440

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Colin mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Colin boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.