Anson vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Anson Rank #1,396

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Kye mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Kye boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.