Tyson
Tyson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪsən/
Meaning and origin of Tyson
Root meaning: “firebrand”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
A variant of Tison. A nickname from Old French tison (“firebrand”). * A patronymic English surname, variant of Dyson, from Dennis + -son. * In the US, adopted by a German family who came to America (Germantown, PA) in 1683, originally named German Teisen "son of Theiss", which was short for Matthias. Original spellings were Theisen, Theissen, Teisen, Teison.
How popular is Tyson?
Since 1880, 318 girls and 48,395 boys in the U.S. have been named Tyson (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3941 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #237 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #531 for boys, with 565 babies given the name.
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Tyson FAQ
What does the name Tyson mean?
Tyson traces back to a root meaning "firebrand". A male given name transferred from the surname. A variant of Tison. A nickname from Old French tison (“firebrand”). * A patronymic English surname, variant of Dyson, from Dennis + -son. * In the US, adopted by a German family who came to America (Germantown, PA) in 1683, originally named German Teisen "son of Theiss", which was short for Matthias. Original spellings were Theisen, Theissen, Teisen, Teison.
What is the origin of the name Tyson?
Tyson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Tyson?
Since 1880, 318 girls and 48,395 boys in the U.S. have been named Tyson (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3941 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #237 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #531 for boys, with 565 babies given the name.
Is Tyson a boy or girl name?
Tyson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 318 girls and 48,395 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.