Scott vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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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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Scott Rank #566

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Kyle mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Scott and Kyle boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.