Kyle vs Dalton

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 #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Dalton mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Dalton boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.