Legacy
Meaning
"inheritance, something handed down through generations"
Origin: Latin via English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #610
- Total SSA Count
- 491
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lega, Lacy, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"inheritance, something handed down through generations"
Origin: Latin via English
"tile maker, one who tiles"
Origin: Old French via Tyler
Legacy is more popular, ranked #610 vs #1102 for Tylan.
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Legacy is more popular, ranked #610 compared to Tylan at #1102 in the United States.
Legacy means "inheritance, something handed down through generations" (Latin via English origin). Tylan means "tile maker, one who tiles" (Old French via Tyler origin).
Legacy is primarily a girl name. Tylan is primarily a boy name.