Kyle vs Leland

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 #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Kyle Rank #440

Leland Rank #548

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Kyle or Leland more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Leland mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Leland boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.