Eliot vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Eliot Rank #1,377
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliot ___

  • Eliot James
  • Eliot Thomas
  • Eliot Henry
  • Eliot David
  • Eliot John
  • Eliot Charles

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 Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Kye mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Eliot and Kye boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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