Kyle vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Kyle Rank #440

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Paul mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Kyle and Paul boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.