Kye vs Mike

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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Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mikey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Mike Rank #1,011

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 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

Mike ___

  • Mike James
  • Mike Thomas
  • Mike Anthony
  • Mike David
  • Mike Ryan
  • Mike Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Mike

Danny Tommy Kevin Sarah Katie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Mike more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Mike mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kye and Mike boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.

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