Tyr vs Tyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,501
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Tyr Rank #2,501
Tyrus Rank #2,619

Tyr is more popular, ranked #2501 vs #2619 for Tyrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tyr ___

  • Tyr Alexander
  • Tyr William
  • Tyr Erik
  • Tyr Magnus
  • Tyr James
  • Tyr Bjorn

Tyrus ___

  • Tyrus James
  • Tyrus Alexander
  • Tyrus Cole
  • Tyrus Wayne
  • Tyrus Lee
  • Tyrus Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Tyr

Odin Thor Freya Sigrid Leif

If you choose Tyrus

Cyrus Darius Maximus Zara Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyr or Tyrus more popular?

Tyr is more popular, ranked #2501 compared to Tyrus at #2619 in the United States.

What do Tyr and Tyrus mean?

Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin). Tyrus means "lord, ruler" (Latin origin).

Are Tyr and Tyrus boy or girl names?

Tyr is primarily a boy name. Tyrus is primarily a boy name.

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