Tiger

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Pronounced TY-gər /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/High

Meaning: From the word tiger — Greek tigris (via Latin) — the great striped cat; a symbol of power and courageMedium

In 30 seconds: Fierce and bold: Tiger is the great striped cat — power, courage, and strength (golfer Tiger Woods). Striking, energetic, and one-of-a-kind.

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Origin MediumGreek, English

MeaningFrom the word tiger — Greek tigris (via Latin) — the great striped cat; a symbol of power and courage

U.S. rank (2025)#3743 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tiger comes from the word tiger — Greek tigris, via Latin — the great striped cat, a symbol of power, courage, and ferocity. A bold animal word-name (Tiger Woods), striking and rare.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-tiger at the root, and fierce.

Did you know? Tiger names the mighty striped cat — a symbol of power and courage; golf legend Tiger Woods made the bold animal-name famous.

Overall data confidence 65%

Oxford English Dictionary — tiger — word origin

Variations

Tyger

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Tiger Woods (1975-)
American professional golfer widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time
★Tiger Shroff (1990-)
Indian Bollywood actor and martial artist known for action films

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tiger mean?

Tiger is the great striped cat (Greek tigris), a symbol of power and courage.

How do you pronounce Tiger?

It's said TY-gər /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tiger a boy or girl name?

Tiger is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Tiger?

Tiger is a rare name in the U.S.