Kye vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kye Rank #1,197

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Elmer mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Kye and Elmer boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.