Kyle

Meaning of Kyle

Kyle means "narrow strait" or "channel". It can also refer to a narrow piece of land or a wood.

Kyle has Scottish, Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish, Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kyle

Kyle has cooled off, slipping to #509 in 2025, down from a peak of #37 in 2000.

Notable people named Kyle

• Kyle MacLachlan
  Actor, Twin Peaks star
• Kyle Chandler
  Actor, Friday Night Lights
• Kyle Richards
  Actress and television personality
• Kyle Kuzma
  Professional basketball player
• Kyle Gass
  Musician, Tenacious D

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Questions about the name Kyle

What does the name Kyle mean?

Kyle means kyle means "narrow strait" or "channel". it can also refer to a narrow piece of land or a wood, and it comes from Scottish, Gaelic origins.

Is Kyle a boy's or a girl's name?

Kyle is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kyle?

In 2025, Kyle ranked #509 for boys, down from #439 the year before.

When was Kyle most popular?

Kyle peaked at #37 in 2000.