Kye vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Maddux Rank #1,395

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1395 for Maddux.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Maddux more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Kye and Maddux mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Kye and Maddux boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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