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Kyle vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kyle Rank #440
Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #440 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Julius mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Kyle and Julius boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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