Glenn vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gle, Gly, Glie

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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

Glenn Rank #1,366
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Glenn ___

  • Glenn Michael
  • Glenn Robert
  • Glenn Thomas
  • Glenn Alan
  • Glenn David
  • Glenn Patrick

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 Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Kye mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Glenn and Kye boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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