Wilder vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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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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Wilder Rank #391

Kyle Rank #440

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Wilder or Kyle more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Kyle mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Wilder and Kyle boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.