Palmer vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Kye Rank #1,197

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Palmer or Kye more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Kye mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Palmer and Kye boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.