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Kye vs Barron

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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Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Barron Rank #1,016

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1197 for Kye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Barron more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Barron mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Kye and Barron boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.

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