Kyle vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Kyle Rank #440

Phillip Rank #627

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Kyle or Phillip more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Phillip mean?

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

Are Kyle and Phillip boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.