Kyle vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Kyle Rank #440

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Derek mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Kyle and Derek boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.