Kyle vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Samson Rank #523

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Kyle or Samson more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Samson mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Samson boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.