Doyle

Meaning of Doyle

Doyle, pronounced DOYL (/doil/), is a unisex given name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Ó Dubhghaill, which means “descendant of the dark stranger.” Once bound to Ireland’s northern clans, it carries a timeless allure, akin to the gentle rustle of jasmine in a Tamil Nadu evening breeze mingled with Celtic mist. In the United States, Doyle has held a modest yet steady presence since the late 19th century, rising into the top 200 by the early 1930s before settling around the 900th spot today—#913 in 2024 with 11 newborns. Its literary pedigree, courtesy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, lends narrative elegance, and it strikes a pleasing balance—neither so rare that each Doyle becomes a legendary figure at family gatherings, nor so common that half the playground answers to the same name. With its blend of history, warmth, and unexpected gentleness, Doyle offers an enduring choice as comforting as a cup of ginger chai on a misty morning.

Pronunciation

Irish Gaelic

• Pronunced as DOYL (/doil/)

• Dylan
• Declan
• Donovan
• Dalton
• Dorian
• Douglas