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The baby name Tyler is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TIE-lər.

Tyler is English, Middle English, Old French in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: English, Middle English, Old French
Pronunciation: TIE-lər

What is the meaning of the name Tyler ?

The baby name Tyler is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TIE-lər.

Tyler is English, Middle English, Old French in Origin.

Tyler is an English surname-name from Middle English tyler, tylere, an occupational term for a tiler or tile-layer. The Middle English word reflects Anglo-Norman and Old French tieulier or tieuleor, built on tieule, tile, ultimately from Latin tegula, roof tile, with an agent suffix marking a worker. Its literal sense is tile maker or layer of tiles, one involved in roofing or building.

As a hereditary surname, Tyler is recorded in medieval England; Wat Tyler, leader of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, is its best-known early bearer. The Masonic office of Tyler or Tiler, the outer guard of a lodge, later added a doorkeeper association but is secondary to the occupational etymology. As a given name it developed chiefly in the United States, rising for boys in the late twentieth century and peaking in 1993–94. Feminine use was briefer. Variants include Tiler and Tylor; Ty is the common short form.

Tyler has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Tyler

Tyler Perry Actor · Born 1969 · United States Tyler Perry is an American actor, best known for creating and portraying the character Madea in a series of films like 'Madea's Family Reunion' and 'Madea Goes to Jail'. He has also made significant contributions as a playwright and filmmaker, with works such as 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman'. Tyler, the Creator Actor · Born 1991 · United States Tyler, the Creator is a well-known American musician and actor, famous for his unique style and creative vision. He gained widespread attention with his music, especially albums like 'Igor' and 'Flower Boy'. In addition to his music career, he has also made a mark in acting and television with his show 'Loiter Squad'. Tyler Hoechlin Actor · Born 1987 · United States Tyler Hoechlin is an American actor best known for his role as Derek Hale on the TV series Teen Wolf. He also played Superman in the Arrowverse series, including Supergirl and Superman & Lois.
Tyler Blackburn Actor · Born 1986 · United States Tyler Blackburn is an American actor best known for his role as Caleb Rivers in the popular TV series Pretty Little Liars. He also starred in the spin-off series Ravenswood. Born in 1986, Tyler has appeared in various other television shows and films, showcasing his versatile acting skills. Tyler Mane Actor · Born 1966 · Canada Tyler Mane is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Sabretooth in the film X-Men. He also portrayed Michael Myers in the Halloween reboot series. Before acting, he was a professional wrestler. Tyler James Williams Actor · Born 1992 · United States Tyler James Williams is an American actor best known for his role as Chris in the television series 'Everybody Hates Chris'. He also appeared in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Dear White People', showcasing his versatility across different genres.

Tyler – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Ireland Girls 2002 #1 — 699
New Zealand Boys 2010 #17 205 99
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #87 7 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CR 0 #124 35 5,526
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Switzerland Boys 2024 #130 8 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Canada Boys 2024 #137 203 2,588
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BW Boys 0 #138 12 4,685
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MT Boys 0 #163 14 4,064
Belgium Boys 2024 #165 24 401
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #178 5 1,509
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
United States Boys 2024 #181 1,908 7,044
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
MO Boys 0 #212 12 5,842
LU Boys 0 #216 5 4,970
TW Boys 0 #219 23 7,111
France Boys 2021 #223 183 2,865
CR Boys 0 #224 372 10,188
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
JM Boys 0 #229 44 6,876
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
NA Boys 0 #247 7 6,830
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
CN Boys 0 #255 67 9,639
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
JP Boys 0 #266 32 7,909
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
JM Girls 0 #272 7 7,507
Canada Girls 2023 #275 5 2,824
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #289 8 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #297 9 6,530
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
GH Boys 0 #331 15 8,138
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
HK 0 #333 16 8,483
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
PH Boys 0 #344 40 11,440
MU Boys 0 #346 12 8,477
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PT Boys 0 #374 8 7,951
ZA 0 #389 59 14,421
France Girls 2002 #390 3 2,727
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Germany 0 #428 10 2,542
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
HK Boys 0 #445 83 12,905
GT Boys 0 #456 19 7,625
RU Boys 0 #459 47 12,621
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
PA Boys 0 #464 18 9,305
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #477 7 7,628
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
PS Boys 0 #525 24 10,655
CM Boys 0 #529 22 12,054
BH 0 #533 21 17,937
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Boys 0 #542 11 10,162
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BO Boys 0 #578 15 9,244
SG Boys 0 #585 113 17,960
ZA Boys 0 #587 781 25,619
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
CL Boys 0 #629 37 13,390
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #654 29 3,552
QA Boys 0 #685 23 18,093
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
IT 0 #694 21 4,183
BR Boys 0 #723 29 12,213
KW Boys 0 #754 16 18,755
NG Girls 0 #759 28 15,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
United States Girls 2024 #785 132 8,487
NG Boys 0 #787 165 16,906
NL Boys 0 #800 152 5,873
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
PE Boys 0 #827 52 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #832 121 5,697
EG Boys 0 #865 22 15,035
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
CO Boys 0 #871 50 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #877 54 5,610
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
MX Boys 0 #914 69 16,355
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
ZA Girls 0 #1,000 142 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,007 105 25,439
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,031 9 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,053 40 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
MA 0 #1,104 25 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
DZ 0 #1,160 17 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,179 294 10,046
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,425 22 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,566 49 28,008

Tyler is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
France
United States

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People also ask about Tyler

Tyler is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Tyler is a 2 syllable name, pronounced TIE-lər.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tiler, Tylor and Tylar.
Yes, very popular — Tyler ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Tyler ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 10 notable people named Tyler are in our database, including Tyler Perry (Actor), Tyler, the Creator (Actor), Tyler Hoechlin (Actor).