Kye vs Mael

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

Playground Safety Score

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Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Cultural Roots

Breton French Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,060
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 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

Mael ___

  • Mael James
  • Mael Arthur
  • Mael Rowan
  • Mael Quinn
  • Mael Finn
  • Mael Remy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Mael

Gael Yann Nolwenn Enora Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Mael mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Kye and Mael boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.

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