Kyle vs Edwin

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Kyle Rank #440

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Edwin mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Edwin boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.