Kyle vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Reed mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Reed boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.