Origin and Meaning of Coyle

Victory or descendants of Caoinlean

Origin: Irish - The surname Coyle is derived from the Gaelic name 'O'Coinle', meaning 'descendant of Coinle', where 'Coinle' may derive from a word that means 'victory'.

• Coyle is traditionally an Irish surname which has been adopted as a given name in modern times, particularly in the United States.
• The name is predominantly found in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
• Notable bearers of the name include American sports figures such as the football player Mark Coyle and the Irish-American politician William Coyle.
• Though originally a surname, Coyle has been gaining traction as a first name in recent decades, particularly as a unisex option.
• Variations of the name include O'Coyle, Coyl, and Koyle, which may represent different anglicized forms.