Leighton vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Leighton Rank #1,040

Kye Rank #1,197

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Leighton or Kye more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Kye mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leighton and Kye boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.