Kyle vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Kyle Rank #440

Pierce Rank #541

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Kyle or Pierce more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Pierce mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Kyle and Pierce boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.