Maddux vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Maddux Rank #1,395
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1395 for Maddux.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddux or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Maddux and Kye mean?

Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Maddux and Kye boy or girl names?

Maddux is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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