Doyle

At a Glance: Name: Doyle – Meaning: descendant of the dark-haired foreigner – Origin: Irish – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DOYL

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Doyle is an Irish name, pronounced DOYL, meaning "descendant of the dark-haired foreigner." It's a vintage pick, and its style carries a worldly, bold feel that fits a boy's name with real history behind it. If you're drawn to names with a clear, documented origin rather than a vague or invented one, Doyle fits that criteria.

Meaning & Origin of Doyle

Meaning: Descendant of the dark-haired foreigner.

Origin: Irish.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Doyle

Phonetic: DOYL   IPA: /ˈdɔɪl/

Popularity of Doyle

Doyle reached its peak popularity in 1931, when 667 baby boys were given the name and it ranked #195 nationally. By 2024, it had fallen to #7345, with just 11 boys named Doyle that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1889–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Doyle mean?

Descendant of the dark-haired foreigner. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Doyle)

How do you pronounce Doyle?

Doyle is pronounced DOYL (IPA: /ˈdɔɪl/).

Is Doyle a popular name right now?

Doyle peaked at #195 in 1931 and is ranked #7345 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)

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