Kye vs Kenan

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 #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Irish American Turkish

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Kye Rank #1,197

Kenan Rank #1,134

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Kenan more popular?

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Kenan mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kye and Kenan boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Kenan is primarily a boy name.