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The baby name Kylo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪloʊ/ (KY-loh).

Kylo is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈkaɪloʊ/ (KY-loh)

What is the meaning of the name Kylo ?

The baby name Kylo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪloʊ/ (KY-loh).

Kylo is English in Origin.

Kylo is a modern English given name, coined and propelled into public view by the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019), where Kylo Ren bears it as a chosen name. As a contemporary invention, it likely draws on the established Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic caol, “narrow strait”) and the fashionable -lo ending shared by Arlo and Milo; some also hear the blend Kai + Milo. Its meaning is therefore associative rather than etymologically fixed.

Usage was negligible before 2015, then rose sharply in Anglophone countries, especially the United States, where it swiftly entered official popularity charts and remains a youthful, pop‑culture marker. Spellings and near-variants include Kyloh, Kylow, and Kilo (less common due to word-association). Related names are Kyle, Kyler, Kylan, Kyson, Milo, and Arlo. Occasional feminine counterparts include Kyla and Kylie. Nickname options include Ky and Lo.

Kylo has the following similar or variant Names

Kylo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
Sweden Boys 2020 #175 3 1,548
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Boys 2024 #262 45 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
United States Boys 2024 #340 869 7,044
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #904 13 8,487
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,101 11 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,152 27 25,619
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Kylo is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Sweden

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People also ask about Kylo

Kylo is predominantly a boy's name.
Kylo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkaɪloʊ/ (KY-loh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kyle, Kile, Kyler, Kylan, Kilo and Kylow.
Across languages, Kylo has these equivalents: Kyle (Scottish), Caol (Gaelic).
Yes, very popular — Kylo ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Kylo ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Kylo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #884 in 2014 to #340 in 2024 in United States.