Kye vs Ralph

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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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 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

Ralph ___

  • Ralph Edward
  • Ralph Thomas
  • Ralph William
  • Ralph James
  • Ralph Henry
  • Ralph George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Ralph

Dorothy Eleanor Walter Harold Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Ralph mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kye and Ralph boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.

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