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Kyle vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sutton

Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#442
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kyle Rank #440
Sutton Rank #442

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Sutton more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Sutton mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Kyle and Sutton boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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