Kyle vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Kyle Rank #440

Neil Rank #866

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Kyle or Neil more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Neil mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kyle and Neil boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.