Kyle vs Paxton

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 #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Kyle Rank #440

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Paxton mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Paxton boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.