Kyle vs Travis

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 #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

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Kyle Rank #440

Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Travis mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Kyle and Travis boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.