Boy · #2,862 in 2026

Doyel

The Oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. The males are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously.

Current Rank
#2,862
Peak Rank
#3,155 (1925)
Total Babies
93
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1922
First Year
1947
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#3155
Peak Rank
93
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Doyel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. The males are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously.

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Etymology
Illustration from John Ray's Synopsis methodicam avium & piscium (1713) The Indian name of dhyal or dhayal has led to many confusions. It was first used by Eleazar Albin ("dialbird") in 1737 (Suppl. N. H. Birds, i. p. 17, pls. xvii. xviii.), and Levaillant (Ois. d'Afr. iii. p. 50) thought it referred to a sun dial and he called it Cadran . Thomas C. Jerdon wrote (B. India, ii. p. 116) that Linnaeus , thinking it had some connection with a sun-dial, called it solaris , by lapsus pennae , saularis. This was, however, identified by Edward Blyth as an incorrect interpretation and that it was a Lat

The Story of Doyel

Doyel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 8 Doyels were born — ranking #3,155 that year. As of 2026, Doyel ranks #2,862 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 93 Doyels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Doyel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Doyel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Doyel

What does the name Doyel mean?
The Oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. The males are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously.
How popular is Doyel in 2026?
In 2026, Doyel ranks #2,862 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Doyel most popular?
Doyel reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,155 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Doyel most popular?
Doyel has historically been most popular in Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Doyel.
Is Doyel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Doyel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Doyel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doyel include Vannie, Clarion, Laster. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Doyel

Doyel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 93 births in the dataset. Doyel's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,155. Use the chart and map above to compare Doyel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.