Khai vs Kyren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyren

Boy #814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#814
Total SSA Count
308
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Kyre

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Khai Rank #949
Kyren Rank #814

Kyren is more popular, ranked #814 vs #949 for Khai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Kyren ___

  • Kyren James
  • Kyren Cole
  • Kyren Lee
  • Kyren Alexander
  • Kyren Scott
  • Kyren Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

If you choose Kyren

Zara Declan Rowan Sienna Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khai or Kyren more popular?

Kyren is more popular, ranked #814 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Khai and Kyren mean?

Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin). Kyren means "dark, dark-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Khai and Kyren boy or girl names?

Khai is primarily a boy name. Kyren is primarily a boy name.

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