Kyree

♂ Boy

Pronounced ky-REE /kaɪˈɹiː/High

Meaning: Lord or master; a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, as in the liturgical phrase Kyrie eleison meaning Lord have mercyMedium

In 30 seconds: Kyree is a modern American variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, familiar from the sacred Kyrie eleison prayer, giving this two-syllable name a spiritual depth beneath its breezy, contemporary sound.

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Origin MediumGreek, American English

MeaningLord or master; a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, as in the liturgical phrase Kyrie eleison meaning Lord have mercy

U.S. rank (2025)#782 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births326 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kyree is a modern spelling of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, master, or ruler. The word kyrios is used throughout the Greek New Testament as a title for Jesus Christ, and the liturgical phrase Kyrie eleison has been a constant in Christian worship for over 1,600 years.

As a given name, Kyrie and its variant spellings including Kyree became popular in African-American communities in the late 20th century. NBA star Kyrie Irving brought significant visibility to the Kyrie spelling, while Kyree represents a parallel phonetic variant. The name is used for both boys and girls.

Did you know? Kyrie eleison, Greek for Lord have mercy, is one of the oldest surviving phrases in Christian liturgy, retained in Latin Masses, Orthodox services, and many Protestant denominations as a link to the earliest worship of the Church, dating back to the 4th century.

Overall data confidence 77%

Behind the Name — Kyrie — Greek liturgical etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KyrieKyreKyreigh

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Kyree Walker (born 2000)
Kyree Walker (born November 20, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player who drew national attention as a high-school freshman at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California, being named MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year in 2017 and rated a five-star recruit by every major scouting service. He chose to forgo college basketball in 2020 and enter the professional ranks directly, going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft before winning a Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) championship with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2023. Walker has since competed across the NBA G League, Greek basketball league, and Mongolian professional leagues, averaging 16.6 points per game in the 2024 international season.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyree mean?

Kyree means lord, from the Greek kyrios, connected to the liturgical phrase Kyrie eleison meaning Lord have mercy.

How do you pronounce Kyree?

It is said ky-REE, two syllables with stress on the second.

Is Kyree the same as Kyrie?

Kyree is a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, both sharing the same Greek root meaning lord.

Is Kyree a popular name?

Kyree is uncommon but rises within African-American communities, sharing popularity with the better-known Kyrie spelling.