Kye vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Kye Rank #1,197

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Kye or Merrick more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Kye and Merrick mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Kye and Merrick boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.