Kyle vs Tyson

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 #461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"firebrand"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Kyle Rank #440

Tyson Rank #461

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #461 for Tyson.

Is Kyle or Tyson more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Tyson at #461 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Tyson mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Tyson means "firebrand" (Old French origin).

Are Kyle and Tyson boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Tyson is primarily a boy name.