Kye vs Brennan

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

Brennan

Boy #1,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Braonán, tearful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,058
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Brennan Rank #1,058

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 vs #1197 for Kye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Brennan more popular?

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Brennan mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brennan means "descendant of Braonán, tearful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kye and Brennan boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Brennan is primarily a boy name.

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