English

Tyler

Pronounced TY-lerShare

Meaning: A person who tiles roofs

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Tyler comes from an English occupational surname for a roof tiler. The older occupation is the clearest meaning; tile maker is a related but less precise explanation.

Nicknames

  • Ty

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Tyler comes from English.

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