Stephen vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek 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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Stephen Rank #378

Kyle Rank #440

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Stephen or Kyle more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Kyle mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Stephen and Kyle boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.