Ocean, sea, or keeper of the keys
Kye is a modern name with multiple possible origins. It is often considered a variant of the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning 'ocean,' or a diminutive of the Germanic name Gerrit or the English name Mordecai. In some traditions, it is linked to the Greek word for 'keeper of the keys.'
About 136 boys were named Kye in 2025.
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