West vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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West Rank #1,339

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Kye mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are West and Kye boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.