Tyler

Updated: June 21, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Tyler is a baby name of Old English origin that literally means “tile maker”. Traditionally, it has been a boy’s name. There was a brief window of time when it was also commonly given to girls although it never became as popular as Taylor with girls.

Meaning of the name Tyler:

Old English: mason, tile layer, door keeper of an inn, owner of a tavern

Origin of the name Tyler:

Tyler is an Old English baby name that is derived from the Old French word “tieulier” meaning “tile maker”.

Symbolism of the name Tyler:

Tiles were often used to make roofs or floors. The tilemaker was a craftsman with a well respected position in society.

Style of the name Tyler:

traditional

Gender of the name Tyler:

Tyler can be used for both boys and girls, but it's predominantly a boy’s name.

Pronunciation of the name Tyler:

TIE-lər

Number of syllables in the name Tyler:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Tyler:

Tyler evokes feelings of hard work and congeniality.

Alternative spellings for the name Tyler:

Tylere, Tylor, Tylar

Nicknames for the name Tyler:

Popularity of the name Tyler:

According to the Social Security Administration, Tyler is a boy’s baby name that has been common since 1900 but reached peak popularity in the 90’s when it was in the top ten boy’s names from ‘92 to ‘98. As a girl’s name it had a brief popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s but peaked at #238 in 1993.