Kenny vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English 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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Kye mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenny and Kye boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.