Kyle vs Damon

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 #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Damon Rank #456

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Kyle or Damon more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Damon mean?

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

Are Kyle and Damon boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.