Tyler

Tyler as a name

“Tyler” is a masculine given name that originated from an English surname. It was derived from an Old English word “tiler” which meant a maker or layer of tiles. The name gained popularity as a given name during the 20th century in the United States and has remained a common name for boys.

Famous people with the name Tyler include Tyler Perry, an American actor, writer, and director; Tyler, The Creator, an American rapper and music producer; and Steven Tyler, the lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith.