Kyle vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Kyle Rank #440

Drew Rank #543

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Kyle or Drew more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Drew mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Drew boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.