Kyle vs Miles

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 #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

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Kyle Rank #440

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Miles mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Kyle and Miles boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.