Harley vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harley

Girl #397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hare's meadow, hare clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
795
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Har, Lee

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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

Harley Rank #397
Kye Rank #1,197

Harley is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harley ___

  • Harley Grace
  • Harley Mae
  • Harley Rose
  • Harley Quinn
  • Harley Jade
  • Harley Jo

Kye ___

  • Kye James
  • Kye William
  • Kye Lee
  • Kye Thomas
  • Kye Reid
  • Kye Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Harley

Harlow Scarlett Rebel Gunner Maverick

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harley or Kye more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Harley and Kye mean?

Harley means "hare's meadow, hare clearing" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Harley and Kye boy or girl names?

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

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