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Wallace vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wallace Rank #981
Kye Rank #1,197

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1197 for Kye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallace or Kye more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Kye mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wallace and Kye boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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