Kyle vs Silas

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 #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Kyle Rank #440

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Silas mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Kyle and Silas boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.