Kye vs Tyrone

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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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1335 for Tyrone.

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

Tyrone ___

  • Tyrone James
  • Tyrone Edward
  • Tyrone Anthony
  • Tyrone Marcus
  • Tyrone Eugene
  • Tyrone Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Tyrone

Darnell DeShawn Marcus Keisha Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Tyrone more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Tyrone at #1335 in the United States.

What do Kye and Tyrone mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kye and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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