US Popularity Rank: 786

Origin: American

Meaning: Unknown; From Skywalker and Solo

Kylo is a gender-neutral name of American origin whose exact meaning remains a mystery. Coined by the creators of the Star Wars franchise for the villainous Kylo Ren, fans theorize Kylo is a blend of ky from Skywalker and lo from Solo. Revealed to be the son of Leia Skywalker and Han Solo, Kylo Ren’s original name is Ben Solo. He renamed himself Kylo Ren to shed his old identity and honor the Knights of Ren—a group of dark-side warriors. Kylo is gaining popularity in the US and UK, likely due to its dreamy chime and attractive simplicity. No matter which side baby finds themselves aligning with, the force will always be with them with a name like Kylo.