Tyler vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Tyler Rank #191

Emerson Rank #270

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Tyler or Emerson more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Emerson mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Tyler and Emerson boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.