Kyle vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Kyle Rank #440

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Sullivan mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.