Tyson
Meaning
"firebrand"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #461
- Total SSA Count
- 679
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Ty
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"firebrand"
Origin: Old French
"beauty, adornment, grace"
Origin: Arabic (zayn)
Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 vs #461 for Tyson.
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Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 compared to Tyson at #461 in the United States.
Tyson means "firebrand" (Old French origin). Zayne means "beauty, adornment, grace" (Arabic (zayn) origin).
Tyson is primarily a boy name. Zayne is primarily a boy name.