Kyle vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Preston mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Preston boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.