Anson vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ans

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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

Anson Rank #1,396
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1396 for Anson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anson ___

  • Anson James
  • Anson William
  • Anson Lee
  • Anson Thomas
  • Anson Gray
  • Anson Reid

Kye ___

  • Kye James
  • Kye William
  • Kye Lee
  • Kye Thomas
  • Kye Reid
  • Kye Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anson

Harrison Mason Anderson Lennon Avery

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Kye mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Kye boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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