Kyle vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Kyle Rank #440

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Walter mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Kyle and Walter boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.