Tyler

Meaning of Tyler

Tyler means "tile maker." It comes from an old English surname for someone who made tiles.

Tyler has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tyler

Tyler has cooled off, slipping to #220 in 2025, down from a peak of #10 in 2000.

Tyler as a girl's name

Tyler is also used as a girl's name. Tyler means "tile maker." It comes from an old English job title.

Notable people named Tyler

• Tyler Perry
  Actor, director, playwright
• Tyler, The Creator
  Rapper and record producer
• Tyler Posey
  Actor (Teen Wolf)
• Tyler Seguin
  Professional hockey player
• Tyler Blackburn
  Actor (Pretty Little Liars)

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Questions about the name Tyler

What does the name Tyler mean?

Tyler means tyler means "tile maker." it comes from an old english surname for someone who made tiles, and it comes from English origins.

Is Tyler a boy's or a girl's name?

Tyler is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Tyler?

In 2025, Tyler ranked #220 for boys, down from #191 the year before.

When was Tyler most popular?

Tyler peaked at #10 in 2000.