Kylo
Kylo is a boy name of American origin meaning “Modern name from Star Wars”, pronounced KY-loh. It ranked #402 in the United States in 2025, given to 797 babies, and peaked at #374 in 2024. Common nicknames: Ky, Lo.
How popular is Kylo in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kylo mean, and where does it come from?
Kylo is an invented name: J. J. Abrams and his collaborators built it for the antagonist of The Force Awakens, released in December 2015, reportedly from Kylo Ren's birth name Ben Solo — Ky from Skywalker, Lo from Solo. American parents took it up at once. The name entered the top thousand in 2016, the year after the film, and has kept climbing since, reaching its highest position in 2024. Among invented names it is unusually successful, and it has outlasted the trilogy that produced it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kylo mean?
Kylo is a boy name of American origin meaning "Modern name from Star Wars." Kylo is an invented name: J. J.
How do you pronounce Kylo?
Kylo is pronounced KY-loh. Common variations include Kyloh, Kilo, Kaylo.
Is Kylo a boy name?
Yes, Kylo is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ky, Lo.