Kyle vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Gavin mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Kyle and Gavin boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.