Kyle vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Kyle Rank #440

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Gideon mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.