Kye vs Sidney

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
Sidney Rank #1,374

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1374 for Sidney.

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

Sidney ___

  • Sidney James
  • Sidney Charles
  • Sidney Arthur
  • Sidney George
  • Sidney Philip
  • Sidney Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Sidney more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Kye and Sidney mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Kye and Sidney boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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