Kyle vs Hank

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 #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Kyle Rank #440

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Hank mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Kyle and Hank boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.