Tyler vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Tyler Rank #191

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Tyler or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Alexander mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Tyler and Alexander boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.