Kyle vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Kyle Rank #440

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Hugo mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Kyle and Hugo boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.