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John vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,908
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Tyler Rank #191

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #191 for Tyler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Tyler more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do John and Tyler mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are John and Tyler boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.

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