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Tyrese

♂ Boy

Pronounced ty-REES /taɪˈriːs/High

Meaning: From Tyre; a creative compound possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with -rese (from Therese: born at Christmas, or from the Phoenician city of Tyre)Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern American name blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with the -rese ending, creating a smooth two-syllable name popular in African American communities. Associated with singer/actor Tyrese Gibson.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningFrom Tyre; a creative compound possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with -rese (from Therese: born at Christmas, or from the Phoenician city of Tyre)
U.S. rank (2025)#2713 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,981

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919722025

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

Tyrese is a modern American creative name, possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone: land of Eoghan, Irish; or Tyler: tile maker, English) with -rese (possibly from Therese or a creative suffix). No single documented etymology exists — it is a 20th-century American coinage.

Tyrese has been used in African American communities since the 1980s–1990s, boosted by the career of Tyrese Gibson. Its 2024 ranking of #2331 reflects sustained but modest use.

Did you know? Tyrese Gibson (born 1978) is an American singer, rapper, and actor known for the Fast and Furious franchise — his career spanning music and blockbuster action films made Tyrese a recognizable name internationally.
Overall data confidence 70%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

TyreeseTyries

Nicknames

TyRese

Famous Bearers

  • ★Tyrese Gibson (1978–present)
    American R&B singer and actor known for the Fast & Furious franchise (as Roman Pearce) and hit singles such as Sweet Lady.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyrese mean?

Tyrese is a modern American creative name with uncertain etymology, possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with a -rese suffix.

How do you pronounce Tyrese?

It's said ty-REES /taɪˈriːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tyrese a boy or girl name?

Tyrese is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tyrese?

Tyrese ranked #2331 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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