Cristopher 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

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Popularity Comparison

Cristopher Rank #1,229
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1229 for Cristopher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cristopher ___

  • Cristopher James
  • Cristopher Lee
  • Cristopher Michael
  • Cristopher Alan
  • Cristopher Thomas
  • Cristopher David

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 Cristopher

Nicholas Matthew Victoria Elizabeth Daniel

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cristopher or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Cristopher at #1229 in the United States.

What do Cristopher and Kye mean?

Cristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cristopher and Kye boy or girl names?

Cristopher is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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