Kyle

Kyle has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kyle isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Kyle is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Kyle was, in the past month, the 1300th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Kyle is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kyle was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Kyle's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kyle is most adored in Florida, Missouri and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, New Jersey and Virginia.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kyle.

Most popular breeds named Kyle:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Cocker Spaniel
4. Shih Tzu
5. American Staffordshire Terrier

• A dog named Kyle played a role in the movie Despicable Me.

Kyle is found in these categories:

scottish

Derived from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning "narrow strait or channel".

military

Often associated with strength and bravery, common traits in soldiers.

beautiful

Evokes charm and elegance, inspired by South Park's charismatic character.