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Tyler
Meaning: tile maker · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English occupational surname for a maker or layer of tiles.
Famous people named Tyler
- Tyler Perry (filmmaker)
Nicknames
Ty
Tyler name art
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FAQ
What does the name Tyler mean?
Tyler means “tile maker”. It comes from English.
Is Tyler a popular name?
Yes — Tyler has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Tyler?
Ty.
Similar names
Hudson · Jackson · Mason · Wyatt · Carter · Grayson
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.