Elmer vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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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Elmer Rank #1,169

Kye Rank #1,197

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Elmer or Kye more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Kye mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Elmer and Kye boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.