Kye vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Kye Rank #1,197

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Billy mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Kye and Billy boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.