Unknown; popularized by the American rock band
The name Kyuss has no established etymological root in traditional languages. It was primarily popularized in the 1990s by the influential stoner rock band Kyuss, who reportedly took the name from a creature in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. Because of its association with the band and the desert rock scene, it carries a rugged, counter-culture appeal.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kyuss in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Undead creatures in the fantasy role-playing game · Dungeons & Dragons
Influential American stoner rock band from California
