Rodney vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Kye Rank #1,197

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Rodney or Kye more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Kye mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rodney and Kye boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.