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Ty vs Trey

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

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Trey

Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#790
Total SSA Count
317
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ty Rank #858
Trey Rank #790

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #858 for Ty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ty or Trey more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Trey mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Ty and Trey boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.

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