Jakob vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Kye Rank #1,197

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Jakob or Kye more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Kye mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jakob and Kye boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.