Back to Baby Names

Kye vs Tylan

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

Similar Names

Tylan

Boy #1,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, one who tiles"

Origin: Old French via Tyler

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,102
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Tylan Rank #1,102

Tylan is more popular, ranked #1102 vs #1197 for Kye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Tylan more popular?

Tylan is more popular, ranked #1102 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Tylan mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tylan means "tile maker, one who tiles" (Old French via Tyler origin).

Are Kye and Tylan boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Tylan is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons