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Tyrion

♂ Boy

Pronounced TEER-ee-on /ˈtɪr.i.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: A coined fantasy name from Game of Thrones (Tyrion Lannister); possibly echoing Tyrian/Tyr; etymology inventedLow

In 30 seconds: Clever and bold: Tyrion is the witty, beloved Game of Thrones character. Distinctive, modern, and striking.

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Origin LowAmerican, English

MeaningA coined fantasy name from Game of Thrones (Tyrion Lannister); possibly echoing Tyrian/Tyr; etymology invented

U.S. rank (2025)#5373 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 759

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

Tyrion is a coined fantasy name from George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones — the witty Tyrion Lannister (possibly echoing 'Tyrian', the royal purple, or the Norse god Tyr; the etymology is invented, which we flag). A distinctive, modern pop-culture name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-fantasy-name at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Tyrion is the clever, sharp-tongued Tyrion Lannister of Game of Thrones — a coined fantasy name (echoing 'Tyrian' purple or the Norse Tyr); bold and modern.

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Tyrion — pop-culture coinage

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyrion mean?

Tyrion is a coined Game of Thrones character name; its etymology is invented, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Tyrion?

It's said TEER-ee-on /ˈtɪr.i.ɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tyrion a boy or girl name?

Tyrion is a boy's name.

How popular is Tyrion?

Tyrion is a rare name in the U.S.