Kye vs Carl

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 #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Kye Rank #1,197

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Carl mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Kye and Carl boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.