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Kye vs Anson

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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Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Anson Rank #1,396

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Anson more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Kye and Anson mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Kye and Anson boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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