Sean vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish 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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Sean Rank #437

Kyle Rank #440

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Sean or Kyle more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Sean and Kyle mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Sean and Kyle boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.