Kyle Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kyle Name at a Glance

Name	Kyle
Meaning	Strait. Channel. Narrow. Used as both a surname and first name.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kyle Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kyle means “Strait. Channel. Narrow. Used as both a surname and first name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kyle Name Origin

Our database records Kyle under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kyle a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kyle is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kyle

When considering Kyle for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.