Alistair vs Kylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylen

Boy #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#922
Total SSA Count
251
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kyle, Ky

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alistair Rank #910
Kylen Rank #922

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #922 for Kylen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

Kylen ___

  • Kylen James
  • Kylen Patrick
  • Kylen Reid
  • Kylen Lee
  • Kylen Pierce
  • Kylen Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kylen

Rylan Brayden Avery Logan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Kylen more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Kylen mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alistair and Kylen boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.

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