Kyle vs Reese

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 #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Reese Rank #621

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Kyle or Reese more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Reese mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Kyle and Reese boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.