Tyger

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How to Pronounce Tyger

Pronounced TY-ger /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/High

Meaning: A spelling of Tiger — from Greek tigris, 'a tiger' (the great striped cat) — famously spelled 'Tyger' in William Blake's poem; a nature/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A tiger: Tyger spells Tiger. Bold, strong, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningA spelling of Tiger — from Greek tigris, 'a tiger' (the great striped cat) — famously spelled 'Tyger' in William Blake's poem; a nature/word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#8852 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 439

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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

Tyger is a spelling of Tiger — from Greek tigris, 'a tiger' — famously spelled 'Tyger' in William Blake's poem 'The Tyger' (we note the word-name). A bold, strong nature/word-name (said 'TY-ger'; nickname Ty).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-tiger at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Tiger comes from Greek tigris, 'a tiger' — the great striped cat — and Tyger is the spelling William Blake used in his famous poem ('Tyger Tyger, burning bright') — a bold nature/word-name (we note the word-name; said 'TY-ger').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Tiger — word/nature-name

Variations

TigerTigreTyga

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyger mean?

Tyger spells Tiger — Greek 'a tiger' (the spelling Blake used in 'The Tyger'); a nature/word-name.

How do you pronounce Tyger?

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

Is Tyger a boy or girl name?

Tyger is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Tyger?

Tyger is a very rare name in the U.S.