Kye vs Macklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Macklin

Boy #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mack

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Macklin Rank #1,160

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kye ___

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

Macklin ___

  • Macklin James
  • Macklin Reid
  • Macklin Thomas
  • Macklin Cole
  • Macklin Grant
  • Macklin Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Macklin

Sullivan Finnegan Callahan Rowan Delaney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Macklin more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Macklin mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin).

Are Kye and Macklin boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Macklin is primarily a boy name.

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