Rye vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

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Rye Rank #2,432

Kior Rank #2,243

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Rye or Kior more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Kior mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Rye and Kior boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.