Kyle vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Kyle Rank #440

Gunner Rank #520

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #520 for Gunner.

Is Kyle or Gunner more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Gunner mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kyle and Gunner boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.