Kyle vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Kyle Rank #440

Roy Rank #542

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Kyle or Roy more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Roy mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Roy boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.