Kyle vs Dallas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kyle Rank #440
Dallas Rank #243

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #440 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Dallas more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Dallas mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Dallas boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Dallas is primarily a boy name.

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