Kye vs Percy

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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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Percy Rank #1,256

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Percy more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Kye and Percy mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Kye and Percy boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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