Kyle vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Kyle Rank #440

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Damien mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Damien boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.