Kyle vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Kyle Rank #440

Seth Rank #559

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Kyle or Seth more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Seth mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Kyle and Seth boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.