Kyle vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Kyle Rank #440

Scott Rank #566

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Kyle or Scott more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Scott mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Kyle and Scott boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.