Macklin vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macklin

Boy #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Macklin Rank #1,160

Kye Rank #1,197

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Macklin or Kye more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Macklin and Kye mean?

Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Macklin and Kye boy or girl names?

Macklin is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.