Kyle vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Reid mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Reid boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.