Kyle vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Kyle Rank #440

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Eric mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kyle and Eric boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.