Kyle
narrow channel or strait (Gaelic)
Kyle is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 270, with 27,664 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
narrow channel or strait (Gaelic)
Kyle originated as a Scottish topographic surname derived from Gaelic 'caol'. In the Philippines, it became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries due to American media influence and global naming trends, frequently given to boys as a standalone or compound first name.
Derived from a Scottish surname originating from the Gaelic word 'caol', meaning a narrow strait or channel. It spread globally through Anglo-American popular culture.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very popular among Millennial and Gen Z Filipino boys. It is often paired in compound names such as John Kyle or Kyle Vincent, and frequently pronounced locally with two distinct syllables ('Kay-il').
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Kyle with common surname pairs
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How do I use Kyle with two Filipino surnames?
Kyle is the given name. The full name is Kyle + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Kyle a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Kyle is number 270, with 27,664 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.