Kyle vs Shepherd

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 #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Shepherd mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Kyle and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.