Kye vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Kye Rank #1,197

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kye or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Lyle mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Kye and Lyle boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.