Kye vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kye Rank #1,197

West Rank #1,339

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1339 for West.

Is Kye or West more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Kye and West mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Kye and West boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.