Doyle Lomax

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Doyle Lomax — dark foreigner
33K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Doyle Lomax is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Doyle is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Ó Dubhghaill, meaning 'son of the dark foreigner' — the Irish term for Viking Danes. Common in Leinster. The surname Lomax: Alan Lomax (1915–2002), American musicologist, son of John Avery Lomax Bess Lomax Hawes (1921–2009), American folklorist and folk musician, sister of Alan Cathy Lomax (born 1963), London artist David Lomax (1938–2014), British television reporter David Lomax (born 1970), New Zealand rugby league footballer Eric Lomax (1919–2012), British Army officer, author of The Railway Man Geoff Lomax (1925–1992), English cricketer Ian Lomax (1931–1996), English cricketer and racehorse trainer Jackie Lomax (1944–2013), English singer-songwriter and guitarist Jane Lomax-Smith (born 1950), Australian politic. Doyle is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 33K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Doyle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Doyle

Meaning: dark foreigner

Celtic

From Irish Ó Dubhghaill, meaning 'son of the dark foreigner' — the Irish term for Viking Danes. Common in Leinster.

Surname: Lomax

English

Alan Lomax (1915–2002), American musicologist, son of John Avery Lomax Bess Lomax Hawes (1921–2009), American folklorist and folk musician, sister of Alan Cathy Lomax (born 1963), London artist David Lomax (1938–2014), British television reporter David Lomax (born 1970), New Zealand rugby league footballer Eric Lomax (1919–2012), British Army officer, author of The Railway Man Geoff Lomax (1925–1992), English cricketer Ian Lomax (1931–1996), English cricketer and racehorse trainer Jackie Lomax (1944–2013), English singer-songwriter and guitarist Jane Lomax-Smith (born 1950), Australian politic.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Doyle is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Ireland 7%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Doyle by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Doyle has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Doyel
  • Doile

Notable People Named Doyle Lomax

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Doyle Lomax:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Doyle?
The first name Doyle originates from Celtic. From Irish Ó Dubhghaill, meaning 'son of the dark foreigner' — the Irish term for Viking Danes. Common in Leinster.
When was Doyle most popular?
The name Doyle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lomax?
The surname Lomax originates from English. Alan Lomax (1915–2002), American musicologist, son of John Avery Lomax Bess Lomax Hawes (1921–2009), American folklorist and folk musician, sister of Alan Cathy Lomax (born 1963), London artist David Lomax (1938–2014), British television reporter David Lomax (born 1970), New Zealand rugby league footballer Eric Lomax (1919–2012), British Army officer, author of The Railway Man Geoff Lomax (1925–1992), English cricketer Ian Lomax (1931–1996), English cricketer and racehorse trainer Jackie Lomax (1944–2013), English singer-songwriter and guitarist Jane Lomax-Smith (born 1950), Australian politic.
What are the origins of the name Doyle Lomax?
The name Doyle Lomax combines two different traditions: the first name Doyle has Celtic roots, while the surname Lomax originates from English.
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