Ryu vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryu

Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Korean

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Ryu Rank #1,451

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1451 for Ryu.

Is Ryu or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Ryu at #1451 in the United States.

What do Ryu and Kye mean?

Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryu and Kye boy or girl names?

Ryu is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.