Preston vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Preston Rank #330

Kyle Rank #440

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Preston or Kyle more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Preston and Kyle mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Preston and Kyle boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.