Karsyn vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karsyn

Girl #756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#756
Total SSA Count
372
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kars, Kari, Syn

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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

Karsyn Rank #756
Kye Rank #1,197

Karsyn is more popular, ranked #756 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karsyn ___

  • Karsyn Grace
  • Karsyn Marie
  • Karsyn Lee
  • Karsyn Jo
  • Karsyn Lynn
  • Karsyn Paige

Kye ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Brayden Addison Rylee Hadley Grayson

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karsyn or Kye more popular?

Karsyn is more popular, ranked #756 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Karsyn and Kye mean?

Karsyn means "son of the marsh dwellers" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Karsyn and Kye boy or girl names?

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

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