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Kylo is a masculine name used in Popular Culture. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning unexplained. This is the name of the villain, Kylo Ren, in the Star Wars movie sequels, starting with The Force Awakens in 2015." It ranked #402 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning unexplained. This is the name of the villain, Kylo Ren, in the Star Wars movie sequels, starting with The Force Awakens in 2015. The entry lists its usage as Popular Culture.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kylo ranked #402 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #402 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kylo mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kylo a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: meaning unexplained.
Is Kylo a popular name?
Kylo ranked #402 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kylo a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kylo appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kylo — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
