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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Narrows, channel, strait; Rye land

Kylen is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin. It translates to “narrows,” “channel,” or “strait” in Gaelic and is an alternate version of the name Kyle. Kyle was initially used as a Scottish Gaelic last name and has since become a staple given name, being used for all genders and spawning derivations like Kylie or Kyla. The variation Kylen offers an edge on a classic, giving it a modern spin with its binary-breaking tone. It may also be derived from the names Rylan and Ryland, both borrowed from a place name that means “rye land” in Old English.