Ansel vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansel

Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Ansel Rank #1,290

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Is Ansel or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Ansel and Kye mean?

Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ansel and Kye boy or girl names?

Ansel is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.