Tyke vs Kara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyke

Boy #12,220 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small child, young one"

Origin: Old Norse via English

English American Yorkshire

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Boy #11,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black, dark"

Origin: Turkish

Turkish Italian Scandinavian Celtic

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Tyke Rank #12,220

Kara Rank #11,939

Kara is more popular, ranked #11939 vs #12220 for Tyke.

Is Tyke or Kara more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #11939 compared to Tyke at #12220 in the United States.

What do Tyke and Kara mean?

Tyke means "small child, young one" (Old Norse via English origin). Kara means "black, dark" (Turkish origin).

Are Tyke and Kara boy or girl names?

Tyke is primarily a boy name. Kara is primarily a boy name.