Kyler is a modern American name, usually explained as a blend of Kyle and Tyler, though it also matches a Dutch surname; through Kyle it can be traced to the Gaelic caol, "narrow strait". Quarterback Kyler Murray, the first pick of the 2019 NFL draft, is its most prominent bearer. Kyler was number 306 in 2000, peaked at number 236 in 2019 and has dropped to number 404 in 2025.