How to say it
KY · ler
/ˈkaɪ.lər/
Masculine
Kyler
Archer; from Kyle
What it means
From the Dutch surname Cuyler, possibly 'archer,' and read as a modern extension of Kyle.
Kyler traces to the Dutch surname Cuyler, sometimes explained as 'archer' or a keeper of a shelter, and it also reads as a fresh spin on Kyle with a trendy -er ending. The result is a brisk, modern boys' name in the company of Tyler and Skyler. NFL quarterback Kyler Murray gives it some athletic shine. Said KY-ler.
Popularity over time
peaked at #236 in 2019, currently #404 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
NFL quarterback Kyler Murray.
- Spelling
A modern relative of Kyle and Tyler.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Kyler Murray NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Spelling variants
- Kylar
- Kyller
- Cuyler
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