Kyle vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kyle Rank #440

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Wells mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Kyle and Wells boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.