What does the name Tyson mean?

The name Tyson means "Firebrand".

What is the origin of the name Tyson?

Tyson is a name of French origin.

In 2023, 679 babies were named Tyson in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Tyson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 679 ↘

All-Time Total: 47,819

Peak Year: 2009

Tyson is of English origin, derived from the Old French name Tison, meaning "firebrand" or "son of Tye."

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Girl names closely related to Tyson

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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