Kyle vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Kyle Rank #440

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and King mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and King boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.