Tyrone

Meaning land of Owen
Origin Gaelic, Irish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ty-rone

About Tyrone

The name Tyrone is a distinguished and historically rich choice for a baby boy. Its roots can be traced back to Irish heritage, originating from the Gaelic name "Tír Eoghain," which translates to "land of Eoghan." Eoghan was a popular name in ancient Ireland, symbolizing a connection to nature, particularly the yew tree.

Choosing Tyrone for your son bestows upon him a sense of history and strength, evoking the spirit of the land and its people. The name has gained popularity worldwide, thanks to its melodic sound and intriguing background.

Tyrone has been carried by accomplished individuals, from talented actors like Tyrone Power to athletes like Tyrone Hill and Tyrone Roberts. Fictional characters with the name Tyrone, such as Tyrone Biggums and Tyrone Slothrop, have also left their mark in pop culture.

By naming your son Tyrone, you are giving him a name that stands out with pride, reflecting a rich cultural heritage and promising a future full of potential and success.

Variations of Name Tyrone

Tyron
Tiron

Nicknames for Tyrone

Ty
Tyro
Ronnie

Famous People Named Tyrone

Tyrone PowerAmerican actor and heartthrob of the 1930s and 1940s
Tyrone DavisAmerican soul singer
Tyrone WillinghamFormer American football player and coach
Tyrone HillFormer NBA basketball player
Tyrone WheatleyFormer NFL running back
Tyrone MitchellAmerican boxer and Olympic gold medalist
Tyrone GarnerAmerican soccer player
Tyrone NesbyFormer NBA player
Tyrone CrawfordCanadian professional football player
Tyrone JohnsonAmerican basketball player known as "Muggsy" Bogues
Tyrone PooleFormer NFL cornerback
Tyrone RobertsAustralian rugby league player
Tyrone GarlandAmerican basketball player
Tyrone HughesFormer NFL cornerback
Tyrone Wheatley Jr.American football player and son of Tyrone Wheatley
Tyrone SmithAmerican long jumper and Olympian
Tyrone CorbinFormer NBA player and coach
Tyrone MearsEnglish former professional footballer
Tyrone TaylorJamaican reggae singer
Tyrone KeysFormer NFL defensive end

Characters Named Tyrone

Tyrone BiggumsCharacter from the sketch comedy show "Chappelle's Show"
Tyrone SlothropProtagonist of Thomas Pynchon's novel "Gravity's Rainbow"
Tyrone C. PattersonCharacter from the TV series "Insecure"
Tyrone "Ty" ArcherCharacter from the film "Snakes on a Plane"
Tyrone MagnusCharacter from the animated TV series "The Backyardigans"
Tyrone DobbsCharacter from the British soap opera "Coronation Street"
Tyrone JacksonCharacter from the movie "Above the Rim"
Tyrone JohnsonCharacter from the TV series "Tandy and Tyrone"
Tyrone "Ty" WhiteCharacter from the TV series "City Guys"
Tyrone "Ty" DiamondCharacter from the TV series "California Dreams"
Tyrone "Ty" CurtisCharacter from the TV series "The O.C"
Tyrone CalvinCharacter from the TV series "Moesha"
Tyrone BrownCharacter from the TV series "The Wire"
Tyrone DrummondCharacter from the film "Coach Carter"
Tyrone "Ty" WoodsCharacter from the film "Menace II Society"
Tyrone "Ty" MooreCharacter from the film "Drumline"
Tyrone "Ty" CriswellCharacter from the film "Stomp the Yard"
Tyrone "Ty" Davis Jr.Character from the TV series "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper"
Tyrone "Ty" GreenCharacter from the TV series "Code Black"

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Trevon
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Travis
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Trey
Thor
Takoda
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Tzvi