Kye vs Terry

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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Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ter

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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 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

Terry ___

  • Terry James
  • Terry Michael
  • Terry Lee
  • Terry Wayne
  • Terry Allen
  • Terry Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Terry mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Kye and Terry boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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