Charlotte 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

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kye Rank #1,197

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kye more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kye mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Kye boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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