Roy vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Kyle mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Roy and Kyle boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.