Willie vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willie

Boy #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Willie Rank #1,376

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1376 for Willie.

Is Willie or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Willie and Kye mean?

Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Willie and Kye boy or girl names?

Willie is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.