Kross vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kross

Boy #1,317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Old Norse/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kro, Kry, Krie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Kross Rank #1,317
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1317 for Kross.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kross ___

  • Kross James
  • Kross Alexander
  • Kross Michael
  • Kross William
  • Kross David
  • Kross Anthony

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 Kross

Knox Cruz Axl Reign Psalm

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kross or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Kross at #1317 in the United States.

What do Kross and Kye mean?

Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kross and Kye boy or girl names?

Kross is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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