Kyle vs Sylas

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 #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Sylas Rank #488

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #488 for Sylas.

Is Kyle or Sylas more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Sylas at #488 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Sylas mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Kyle and Sylas boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.