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Tyson is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname, originally a nickname for a quarrelsome person, from Old French tison meaning ‘firebrand’. A famous bearer of the surname is boxer Mike Tyson (1966-)." It ranked #531 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname, originally a nickname for a quarrelsome person, from Old French tison meaning ‘firebrand’. A famous bearer of the surname is boxer Mike Tyson (1966-). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Tyson ranked #531 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #531 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyson mean?
Tyson means "firebrand", according to Behind the Name.
Is Tyson a popular name?
Tyson ranked #531 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tyson a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tyson appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tyson — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
