Kyler
ky-lur
US Popularity:601
Origin:Dutch
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Crossbowman, archer; Wild boar; Fisherman; Woodchopper; Tile maker; Narrows
Kyler is a creative name that American parents invented and now many love. It can serve as a blend of Kyle, meaning "narrows," and Tyler, "meaning "tile maker," and can be a great choice to celebrate family members with the two classic monikers. For baby's more northern connections, the name Kyler might be perfect! It may be a variant of the Dutch name Cuyler, meaning "crossbowman" or "archer," or Kuiler, meaning "fisherman." It may also be a variant of the German last name Keiler, meaning "wild boar" or "woodchopper." It has been on the baby-name charts since the 1980s but still manages to feel modern decades later.
Common Nicknames for Kyler
Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Kyler are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Kyler?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kyler is currently #989 on The Bump
Boy:Kyler is currently #550 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kyler is currently #601 in U.S. births
Boy:Kyler is currently #322 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#322
in 2023
- 70
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Kyler
WordSense, Keiler
House of Names, Cuyler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Cuyler Family History
WordSense, Kyle
Britannica, griffin, mythological creature, September 2023
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