Marley vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marley

Boy #1,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary wood"

Origin: Old English

English American Jamaican

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Marley Rank #1,238

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1238 for Marley.

Is Marley or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Marley at #1238 in the United States.

What do Marley and Kye mean?

Marley means "boundary wood" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marley and Kye boy or girl names?

Marley is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.