Kye vs Kellen

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 #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

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Kye Rank #1,197

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Kellen mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Kye and Kellen boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.