Kye vs Monroe

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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Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Monroe Rank #571

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 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

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Monroe mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin).

Are Kye and Monroe boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a girl name.

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