Kyle vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Kyle Rank #440

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Colson mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Kyle and Colson boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.