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Tison

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY-sun /ˈtaɪ.sən/Medium

Meaning: Tison is a modern respelling that reads like Tyson, an English surname sometimes traced to an Old French word for 'firebrand.' The reworked spelling route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spin on Tyson: Tison reads as the surname 'firebrand' (said 'TY-sun'). The respelling route is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningTison is a modern respelling that reads like Tyson, an English surname sometimes traced to an Old French word for 'firebrand.' The reworked spelling route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12165 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819872024

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

Tison reworks the spelling of Tyson, an English surname linked to a word for 'firebrand.' It keeps the punchy sound with a leaner look; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TY-sun').

It appears only rarely as a boys' name in the U.S., against the more common Tyson. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Tison reads as a streamlined spelling of Tyson, an English surname sometimes traced to an Old French word for 'firebrand.' The spelling route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TY-sun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tison — Respelling of Tyson; English surname 'firebrand'; route uncertain

Variations

TysonTyzon

Nicknames

TySonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tison mean?

Tison reads as a respelling of Tyson, an English surname sometimes traced to 'firebrand'; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tison?

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

Is Tison a boy or girl name?

Here Tison is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tison?

Tison is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., against the more common Tyson.

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