Kye vs Brendan

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 #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

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Kye Rank #1,197

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Brendan mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Kye and Brendan boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.