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Kye vs Harlem

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

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Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American African-American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,015
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1197 for Kye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Harlem mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Kye and Harlem boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.

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