Kior vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kior

Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Kior Rank #2,243

Rye Rank #2,432

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Kior or Rye more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Kior and Rye mean?

Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Kior and Rye boy or girl names?

Kior is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.