Kyle vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Kyle Rank #440

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Frederick mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kyle and Frederick boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.