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Mark vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Kyle Rank #440

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #440 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Kyle more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Mark and Kyle mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Mark and Kyle boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.

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