Kyle vs Troy

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 #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

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Kyle Rank #440

Troy Rank #531

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Kyle or Troy more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Troy mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Troy boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.