Ross vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Ross Rank #1,362

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Kye mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ross and Kye boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.