Kyle

Updated: March 21, 2023 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Kyle is a Scottish boy’s name meaning “narrows, channel, or strait”. Kyle has been a popular baby name for decades and sat in the top 100 names for boys between 1974 and 2009. The name dropped to #313 as of 2020.

Meaning of the name Kyle:

Gaelic: narrows, channel, strait

Origin of the name Kyle:

Kyle is a Scottish name meaning “narrows, channel, or strait” derived from the Gaelic term “caol”.

Symbolism of the name Kyle:

A channel or strait is a narrow body of water like the one separating the British Isles from mainland Europe. Water is often symbolic of creativity and strong emotions.

Style of the name Kyle:

traditional

Gender of the name Kyle:

Kyle is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Kyle:

KIEL

Number of syllables in the name Kyle:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Kyle:

Kyle evokes feelings of youth and loyalty.

Alternative spellings for the name Kyle:

Chyle, Kiel

Nicknames for the name Kyle:

Popularity of the name Kyle:

According to the Social Security Administration, Kyle is a popular boy’s baby name that sat in the top 100 from 1974 to 2009. Kyle had fallen to #313 as of 2020.