Tyler vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Tyler Rank #191

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Tyler or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Ian mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Tyler and Ian boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.