Lyric vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,365
Total SSA Count: 138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Zavian Lael Laken Makaio

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lyric Rank #1,365

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1365 for Lyric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyric or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Lyric at #1365 in the United States.

What do Lyric and Kye mean?

Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyric and Kye boy or girl names?

Lyric is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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