Kyle vs Kayce

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 #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Kyle Rank #440

Kayce Rank #420

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Kayce more popular?

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Kayce mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Kayce boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Kayce is primarily a boy name.