Kye vs Perry

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

All Clear

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Perry Rank #1,243

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1243 for Perry.

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

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Perry more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Kye and Perry mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Kye and Perry boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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