Billy vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Billy Rank #1,051

Kye Rank #1,197

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Billy or Kye more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Billy and Kye mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Billy and Kye boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.