Kyle vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kyle Rank #440

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Killian mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Killian boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.