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Kye vs Alaric

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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Alaric

Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Gothic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,111
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Alaric Rank #1,111

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1197 for Kye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Alaric more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Alaric mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kye and Alaric boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.

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