Malcolm vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Kyle Rank #440

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Malcolm or Kyle more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Kyle mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Malcolm and Kyle boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.