Emrys vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rys

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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

Emrys Rank #1,144
Kye Rank #1,197

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emrys ___

  • Emrys Rhys
  • Emrys Llewellyn
  • Emrys Arthur
  • Emrys Owen
  • Emrys Finn
  • Emrys Caden

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 Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emrys or Kye more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Kye mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Emrys and Kye boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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