Kye vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Kye Rank #1,197

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Howard mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kye and Howard boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.