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Tyus

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Tyus

Pronounced TY-əs /ˈtaɪ.əs/High

Meaning: A modern name (echoing Titus, 'a title of honor', or a Ty- + -us coinage); no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Tyus echoes Titus ('a title of honor') with a sleek Ty- styling. Distinctive, cool, and warm (NBA's Tyus Jones).
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningA modern name (echoing Titus, 'a title of honor', or a Ty- + -us coinage); no single fixed root; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6422 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,063
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519752025

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

Tyus is a modern name — echoing Titus, Latin 'a title of honor' (the etymology of Titus is itself uncertain), and the Ty- names (routes layered, which we flag) — and also an established English surname. A crisp, distinctive name (NBA player Tyus Jones).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-title-of-honor in echo, and crisp.

Did you know? Tyus brushes Titus ('a title of honor', Latin) and the Ty- names — a crisp, modern name (NBA's Tyus Jones; also an established surname).
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Tyus — routes layered

Variations

TyrusTitusTius

Nicknames

Ty

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If you like Tyus…

Titus— the name it echoes
Tyrus— a fellow Ty- name
Tyree— a companion Ty- name
Cyrus— another -us boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyus mean?

Tyus echoes Titus ('a title of honor') and the Ty- names; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Tyus?

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

Is Tyus a boy or girl name?

Tyus is a boy's name.

How popular is Tyus?

Tyus is a rare name in the U.S.

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