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Gordon vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Kye Rank #1,197

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1197 for Kye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Kye more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Kye mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gordon and Kye boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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