"dark foreigner; dark stranger"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Language: English
Doyle
Pronunciation: [ d-OYL ]
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A distinctive 1-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Literary
Bold
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Historical Record
Doyle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 11,544 babies have been named Doyle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Doyle is past its peak , currently ranked #7,778 for boy names in the US .
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#7,778
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Peaked 1952
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Arthur Conan Doyle
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #7,778
- Total SSA Count
- 11
- Cultural Origins
- Irish Celtic American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doyle
What does the name Doyle mean?
"dark foreigner; dark stranger" (from Irish Gaelic)
What is the origin of the name Doyle?
Doyle has Irish Gaelic, Irish, Celtic, American, and English origins. In Irish Gaelic, it means "dark foreigner; dark stranger".
Is Doyle a boy or girl name?
Doyle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7778. As a girl name, it is ranked #38362. Doyle is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Doyle?
Doyle is pronounced d-OYL.
How popular is the name Doyle?
Doyle is currently ranked #7778 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Doyle?
Common nicknames for Doyle include Doy, Doie, and Doykins.
What are good middle names for Doyle?
Popular middle name pairings include Doyle Patrick, Doyle James, Doyle Thomas, and Doyle Michael.
What are good sibling names for Doyle?
Names that pair well with Doyle as siblings include Declan, Finn, Rory, Fiona, and Bridget.
How many syllables does Doyle have?
Doyle has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Doyle a common or rare name?
Doyle is an uncommon name, ranked #7778 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Doyle
Doyle is a boy name with Irish, Celtic, American, and English origins . The name means "dark foreigner; dark stranger" in Irish Gaelic .
Is Doyle a boy or girl name? Doyle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,778 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,362. Doyle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Doyle is currently ranked #7,778 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Doyle has 1 syllable and is pronounced d-OYL, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Doyle include Doy, Doie, and Doykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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