Kyle vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

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Kyle Rank #440

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Steven mean?

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

Are Kyle and Steven boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.