Kyle vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kyle Rank #440

Salem Rank #635

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Kyle or Salem more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Salem mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Salem boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.