Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ye Updated June 4, 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: Kapono, Kong, Taiomah, Anoki, Milintica, Cheng, Gyan, Da-xia, Aimi, Lei Names like Ye: Yi, Yue, Yeo, Yuya, Yayoi, Yo, Yu, Yahya, Yua, Yahuah, Yui 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