Kye vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kye Rank #1,197

Leighton Rank #1,040

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Leighton mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kye and Leighton boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.