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Kyler: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced KY-ler · 2 syllables

Kyler means “archer; wild boar”, from English.

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.

Meaning
archer; wild boar
Origin
English
Pronunciation
KY-ler
US rank (2025)
#404
US babies a year
about 1,216 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010

How popular is Kyler?

Kyler was the #404 name in the US in 2025, given to 833 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Kyler in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#404
Scotland#536
Canada#637
Australia#913

How old are people named Kyler?

Half of US adults named Kyler are older than 25; most are between 18 and 38. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Kyler

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Questions about Kyler

What does the name Kyler mean?

Kyler means “archer; wild boar”. It comes from English.

How do you pronounce Kyler?

Kyler is pronounced KY-ler.

How popular is the name Kyler?

Kyler was the #404 name in the US in 2025, given to 833 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Kyler?

Half of US adults named Kyler are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 38.