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Kyle vs Tripp

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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Tripp

Boy #511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (son)"

Origin: American English tradition

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#511
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kyle Rank #440
Tripp Rank #511

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #511 for Tripp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Tripp more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Tripp at #511 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Tripp mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Tripp means "the third (son)" (American English tradition origin).

Are Kyle and Tripp boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Tripp is primarily a boy name.

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