Kyle vs Royce

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 #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Royce Rank #463

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Kyle or Royce more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Royce mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Kyle and Royce boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.