Kyle vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Kyle Rank #440

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Sean mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Kyle and Sean boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.