Doyle

Doyle has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Doyle isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Doyle is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Doyle was, in the past month, the 2163rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Doyle is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Doyle was viewed 42 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Doyle's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Doyle is most adored in Massachusetts, California and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, Arkansas and New York.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Doyle.

Most popular breeds named Doyle:

1. Pomeranian
2. Boxer
3. Rottweiler
4. Corgi
5. Labrador Retriever

Doyle is found in these categories:

irish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "dark stranger".

badass

Strong, masculine, and unique, evoking images of mystery and adventure from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

old-fashioned

Popularized in Victorian times, Sherlock Holmes' creator's surname.