Kyler
Kyler: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kyler
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and later usage.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and later usage.
Etymology
An American anglicization of Dutch Cuyler "archer" and German Keiler "wild boar". * The surname is quite rare. The given name may be a recent coinage based on Kyle and Tyler.
How popular is Kyler?
Since 1880, 2,405 girls and 38,973 boys in the U.S. have been named Kyler (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1757 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #236 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #404 for boys, with 833 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kyler
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Sibling name ideas for Kyler
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Kyler FAQ
What does the name Kyler mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and later usage. A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and later usage. An American anglicization of Dutch Cuyler "archer" and German Keiler "wild boar". * The surname is quite rare. The given name may be a recent coinage based on Kyle and Tyler.
What is the origin of the name Kyler?
Kyler is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kyler?
Since 1880, 2,405 girls and 38,973 boys in the U.S. have been named Kyler (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1757 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #236 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #404 for boys, with 833 babies given the name.
Is Kyler a boy or girl name?
Kyler is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,405 girls and 38,973 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.