Tyler Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tyler Name at a Glance

Name	Tyler
Meaning	Tile layer, or a variant of Taylor. An English surname frequently used as a given name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tyler Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tyler means “Tile layer, or a variant of Taylor. An English surname frequently used as a given name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tyler Name Origin

Our database records Tyler under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tyler a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tyler is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tyler

When considering Tyler for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.