Tyler vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,908
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tyler Rank #191
Paul Rank #264

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyler or Paul more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Paul mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Tyler and Paul boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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