Kyle vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Ellis mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Kyle and Ellis boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.