Darien vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Darien Rank #1,254

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Darien or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Darien and Kye mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darien and Kye boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.