Origin, Meaning, And History of Tyler
Tyler has Old English origins. It is derived from the Old French words ‘tieuleor’ and ‘tieulier,’ which translate into ’tile maker’ or ’tile layer.’ This name was initially used to refer to masons who used to lay tiles or bricks as part of construction. The English conversion of the name from Old French resulted in the spelling of Tyler or Tylere. This name was also associated with those who were freemasons and innkeepers. Later, the name lost its occupational heritage and began being used as a first name for boys.
The use of the name Tyler as a surname came about in 13th century England during the reign of Henry III. The first people to adopt the name were tilemakers by occupation, who passed the name on to their children. Despite the loss of association with occupation, the name emanates a masculine aura. Since the name was initially associated with hard manual labor, it brought with it the characteristics of strength and hardwork.
The name is pronounced ‘tai-luh.’ Variations of the name include Tiler, Tyla, Tylor, Tylah, and Tylar. Tyler can have several pet names, such as Tay, Tee, Ty, and Tye. Even though Tyler is traditionally used for boys, in rare cases, the name is given to girls as well.
Several notable figures throughout history have carried the name Tyler. John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States of America. He was the first vice president to assume the role of President in the history of America. Tyler Deron Lockett is an American footballer who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was also the National Football League kickoff return yards leader in 2017.
Tyler John Alexander is an American professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Detroit Tigers and made his debut in Major League Baseball in 2019. Tyler August is an American politician who was the Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2013.
Tyler
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Christianity
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8
Two
1 word, 5 letters, 1 vowel, 4 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Tyler
- Tyler Gregory OkonmaAmerican rapper and recipient of two Grammy Awards
- Tyler Joseph AcordAmerican record producer and DJ who worked on top-rated tracks, such as ‘Wild Ones’ by Flo Rida and ‘Paradise’ by BTS
- Tyler Shaan AdamsCaptain of the United States soccer team and part of the Leeds United club
- Tyler Sage AlvarezAmerican actor known for his role in American Vandal
- 泰勒阿姆斯特朗Youngest mountain climber to conquer Aconcagua
Tyler On The Popularity Chart
Tyler’s popularity had several ups and downs over the years. Check out the graphs below to know how the name fared on popularity charts.
Popularity Over Time
This name was popular in the 1990s and 2000s, with over 20,000 babies per million named Tyler. Find the graphical representation for detailed insights.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Tyler registered its all-time low ranking of 20,593 in 2007. However, it improved its ranking in the following years and was ranked 17701 in 2021.
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Popular Sibling Names For Tyler
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Boy Sibling Names For Tyler
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Talwar
Taulard
Tayleur
Teller
Teylar
Teyler
Tieler
Tilar
Tiler
Tilhere
Girl Sibling Names For Tyler
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Taelor
Tailer
Talar
Talora
Taylar
Taylir
Taylore
Taylour
Teleri
Tellervo
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Names With Same Meaning As Tyler
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Tyler?
The name Tyler means ‘tile maker.’
2. What is the origin of the name Tyler?
Tyler has Old English and Old French origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Tyler?
Tyler is pronounced as tai-luh.
4. What are some middle names that go well with Tyler?
男性化的名字从亚瑟王的传说等Gawain,Hector,Galahad, andLionelcan make middle names for Tyler. The combination provides a unique mixture of mythical aura to an otherwise occupational title.
5. Are there any famous fictional characters named Tyler?
Tyler Durden is a character from the novel “Fight Club” by Chuck Palahniuk, and Brad Pitt portrays the role in the film adaptation. Also, Tyler Moon is a recurring character portrayed by Tony Discipline from the TV series “EastEnders.” Lastly, Tyler Lockwood is a character from the popular TV series “The Vampire Diaries,” played by Michael Trevino.
6. What is the cultural or historical significance of the name Tyler?
Apart from being an occupational name, a prominent historical personality named Wat Tyler was the leader of the 1381 Peasants Revolt in England, opposed the poll tax, and demanded economic and social reforms during the reign of King Richard II (1).
References:
- Peasants’ Revolt (death of Wat Tyler).
https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item132518.html
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