Kyle vs Frank

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 #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

English German Italian American

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Kyle Rank #440

Frank Rank #469

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Kyle or Frank more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Frank mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Kyle and Frank boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Frank is primarily a boy name.