Kyle vs Colt

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 #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kyle Rank #440

Colt Rank #276

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Colt more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Colt mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Colt boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.