Kyle vs Raymond

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 #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English French German American

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Kyle Rank #440

Raymond Rank #380

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Raymond more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Raymond mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kyle and Raymond boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.