Back to Baby Names

Ty vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#858
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
411
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Ty Rank #858
Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #858 for Ty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ty or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Taylor mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Ty and Taylor boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons