Kyle vs Spencer

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 #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

English American Canadian

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Kyle Rank #440

Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Spencer mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Kyle and Spencer boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.