Kyle vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Kyle Rank #440

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Stephen mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Stephen boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.