Kyle vs Holden

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 #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Kyle Rank #440

Holden Rank #281

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Holden more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Holden mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Holden boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.