Emmett vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Tyler Rank #191

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #191 for Tyler.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Tyler ___

  • Tyler James
  • Tyler Alexander
  • Tyler John
  • Tyler Michael
  • Tyler Blake
  • Tyler Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

If you choose Tyler

Logan Mason Carter Emma Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Tyler more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Tyler mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Emmett and Tyler boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.

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