Kye vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Kye Rank #1,197

Bowie Rank #1,211

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1211 for Bowie.

Is Kye or Bowie more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Bowie at #1211 in the United States.

What do Kye and Bowie mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kye and Bowie boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.