Kyle vs Zane

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 #305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Gift from God"

American English Hebrew

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Kyle Rank #440

Zane Rank #305

Zane is more popular, ranked #305 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Zane more popular?

Zane is more popular, ranked #305 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Zane mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Zane means "Gift from God".

Are Kyle and Zane boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Zane is primarily a boy name.