Kyle vs Erik

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 #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Kyle Rank #440

Erik Rank #477

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Kyle or Erik more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Erik mean?

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

Are Kyle and Erik boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.