Kyle vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Kyle Rank #440

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Malcolm mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Kyle and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.