Kye vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Kye Rank #1,197

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Jakob mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kye and Jakob boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.