Kyle vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Porter Rank #616

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Kyle or Porter more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Porter mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Kyle and Porter boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.