Paul vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Paul Rank #264

Kyle Rank #440

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Paul or Kyle more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Paul and Kyle mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Paul and Kyle boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.