Kyle vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Rylan mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Rylan boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.