Marlon vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Kye Rank #1,197

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Marlon or Kye more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Kye mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marlon and Kye boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.