Tylor
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tylor
Tylor is a variant spelling of Tyler, derived from the Old English occupational name "tiler," referring to someone who laid tiles or roof tiles, with roots in the Middle English word "tile." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries since medieval times, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in North America during the 20th century as a given name rather than solely as a surname.
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Etymology
Tylor is a variant spelling of Tyler, derived from the Old English occupational name "tiler," referring to someone who laid tiles or roof tiles, with roots in the Middle English word "tile." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries since medieval times, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in North America during the 20th century as a given name rather than solely as a surname.
Tylor currently ranks #5,826 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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