Billy vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bill, Bills

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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

Billy Rank #1,051
Kye Rank #1,197

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Billy ___

  • Billy Ray
  • Billy Joe
  • Billy Dean
  • Billy James
  • Billy Lee
  • Billy Gene

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 Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Kye more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Billy and Kye mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Billy and Kye boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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