Kyle vs Martin

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 #308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English French German Spanish Scandinavian Slavic

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Kyle Rank #440

Martin Rank #308

Martin is more popular, ranked #308 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Martin more popular?

Martin is more popular, ranked #308 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Martin mean?

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

Are Kyle and Martin boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Martin is primarily a boy name.