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Tyrus

♂ Boy

Pronounced TIE-rus /ˈtie.rus/Medium

Meaning: RockMedium

In 30 seconds: Tyrus is an English boy's name meaning 'rock.'

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Origin MediumEnglish, African American, Popular Culture

MeaningRock

U.S. rank (2025)#3307 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,908

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

Tyrus is recorded as an English name meaning 'rock,' a sense that lends it a solid, grounded feel. It has a classical ring while remaining uncommon.

One notable bearer was Tyrus Wong, the Chinese-American artist whose work shaped the look of Disney's Bambi, showing the name carried by a figure of real artistic influence.

Did you know? Tyrus appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Tyrus — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Tyrus Wong (1910–2016)
Chinese-American artist, lead illustrator on Disney's Bambi.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyrus mean?

Tyrus is usually explained as meaning 'rock' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Tyrus?

It's commonly said TIE-rus /ˈtie.rus/.

Is Tyrus a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tyrus is used as a boy name.

How popular is Tyrus?

In 2024, Tyrus ranked #2623 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.