Kyle vs Reece

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 #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Reece Rank #455

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Kyle or Reece more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Reece mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Kyle and Reece boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.