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Kross vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kross Rank #1,317
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1317 for Kross.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kross or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Kross at #1317 in the United States.

What do Kross and Kye mean?

Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kross and Kye boy or girl names?

Kross is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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