Bobby vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American 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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Bobby Rank #1,126

Kye Rank #1,197

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Bobby or Kye more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Kye mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bobby and Kye boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.