Kye vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Kye Rank #1,197

Jean Rank #1,141

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Jean mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Kye and Jean boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.