Kyle vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Kyle Rank #440

Philip Rank #522

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Kyle or Philip more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Philip mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Philip boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.