Kyle vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Lawson mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Lawson boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.