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Kyler

Kyler: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning
“archer”
Origin
Dutch
Say it
KY-lər · 2 syllables
Used for
Boys (94% of all uses)

Kyler is generally taken from the Dutch surname Kuijler/Kyler, often explained as 'archer.' It is mainly used in modern English-speaking contexts as a transferred surname-name.

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How popular is Kyler?

2024300 per million US babies
1880192019602000
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Babies named Kyler in 2024998

2024 rank#357 boys

Peak year2019

Total US babies since 188040,535

Kyler has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Kyler

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

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  • Coenbold counselor · Dutch
  • Bronxfrom Bronck's place · Dutch
  • Zealandsea land · Dutch

Kyler questions

What does the name Kyler mean?

Kyler means "archer". It comes from Dutch. Kyler is generally taken from the Dutch surname Kuijler/Kyler, often explained as 'archer.' It is mainly used in modern English-speaking contexts as a transferred surname-name.

Is Kyler a boy or girl name?

Kyler is mainly a boy's name in US records (94% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Kyler?

998 US babies were named Kyler in 2024. Its peak year was 2019.

How do you pronounce Kyler?

Kyler is usually pronounced KY-lər.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.