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Tylor

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY-lər /ˈtaɪ.lər/High

Meaning: A spelling of Tyler — from Old English/Old French, 'a maker or layer of tiles; a tiler'Low

In 30 seconds: A maker of tiles; a tiler: Tylor spells Tyler — 'a maker of tiles'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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MeaningA spelling of Tyler — from Old English/Old French, 'a maker or layer of tiles; a tiler'

U.S. rank (2025)#5826 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,071

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

Tylor is a spelling of Tyler — from Old English/Old French, 'a maker or layer of tiles; a tiler' (an occupational surname). A crisp, modern name; the -or styling personalizes it (nickname Ty).

It registers thinly beside Tyler. Rare in this spelling, a-maker-of-tiles at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Tyler means 'a maker or layer of tiles; a tiler' (Old English/Old French) — Tylor is an -or spelling, crisp and modern (said 'TY-lər').

Overall data confidence 58%

Behind the Name — Tyler — root etymology

Variations

TylerTylarTiler

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tylor mean?

Tylor spells Tyler — 'a maker or layer of tiles; a tiler'.

How do you pronounce Tylor?

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

Is Tylor a boy or girl name?

Tylor is a boy's name.

How popular is Tylor?

Tylor is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Tyler is far more common.