Jean vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Kye Rank #1,197

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Jean or Kye more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Jean and Kye mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jean and Kye boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.