Kyle vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Kyle Rank #440

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Jay mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kyle and Jay boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.