Kyle vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Kyle Rank #440

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Simon mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Simon boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.