Kyle
Meaning of Kyle
The name Kyle is predominantly a male given name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Scottish surname "Kyle," which itself means "narrow" or "strait." Pronounced as KY-ul (/kaɪl/), the name has enjoyed significant popularity in English-speaking countries. Over the years, Kyle has been associated with qualities of strength and straightforwardness, often evoking images of rugged landscapes and adventurous spirits. Notable variations include Kai and Kyler. In the United States, Kyle reached its peak popularity in the early 2000s, consistently ranking within the top 100 names for boys. Although its prevalence has slightly declined in recent years, Kyle remains a classic choice that continues to resonate with parents looking for a strong yet approachable name for their sons.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KY-ul (/kaɪl/)
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Notable People Named Kyle
| Kyle Miyata Larson is a successful American professional auto racing driver known for his accomplishments in NASCAR and dirt track racing. |
| Kyle Terrell Lowry is a six-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. |
| Kyle Andrew Walker is a highly regarded English professional footballer known for his speed, strength, and vision, playing as a right-back for Manchester City and the England national team. |
| Kyle Steven Edmund is a South African-born British professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of world No. 14 and was the top-ranked male British tennis player from March 2018 to October 2019. |
| Kyle Thomas Busch is a highly successful American professional stock car racing driver and team owner, known for his achievements in the NASCAR Cup Series and other major racing events. |
| Kyle Van Noy is an American football linebacker who has played for the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. |
| Kyle Frederick Snyder is an accomplished American freestyle wrestler, known for being the youngest Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion in American wrestling history. |
| Kyle Raymond Orton is a former American football quarterback known for his time with the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. |
| Kyle Martin Chandler is an American actor known for his acclaimed portrayal of Eric Taylor in Friday Night Lights, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. |
| Kyle Edward Kulinski is an American political commentator and media host known for hosting The Kyle Kulinski Show on his YouTube channel Secular Talk and co-hosting the progressive podcast Krystal Kyle & Friends with his wife Krystal Ball. |
| Kyle Alexander Kuzma is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and his current position with the Washington Wizards. |
| Kyle Walker-Peters is an English professional footballer known for playing as a full-back for Southampton and the England national team. |
| Kyle Naughton is an English professional footballer known for playing as a right back for EFL Championship club Swansea City. |
| Kyle Robert Beckerman is a retired American professional soccer player known for his 21-season career in Major League Soccer and his contributions to Real Salt Lake's MLS Cup win in 2009. |
| Kyle Joseph Guy is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Virginia Cavaliers and his current role with Lenovo Tenerife in the Spanish Liga ACB. |
