Kyle vs Orion

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 #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Kyle Rank #440

Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Orion mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Orion boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.