Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ye Updated April 11, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ye Gender: Male Origin: Chinese Meaning: Light ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ye? The name Ye is primarily a male name of Chinese origin that means Light. People who like the name Ye also like: Kong, Chetanluta, Vincenzo, Long, Gyan, Pallaton, Kapono, Aimi, Da-xia, Lei Names like Ye: Yeo, Yi, Yui, Yo, Yue, Yuya, Yayoi, Yua, Yu, Yahya, Yahuah Stats for the Name Ye Ye is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ye is currently not ranked in U.S. births