Kyle vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Kyle Rank #440

Shane Rank #602

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Kyle or Shane more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Shane mean?

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

Are Kyle and Shane boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.