Kye vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Kye Rank #1,197

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Gary mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kye and Gary boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.