Tylar

English occupational name

"maker of tiles"

Tylar Origin and Meaning

The name Tylar is a boy's name.

Tylar is a modern masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Tyler. The original name Tyler comes from an Old English occupational surname meaning 'tile maker' or 'tile layer.' This variant spelling with an 'a' instead of 'e' emerged as parents sought more distinctive ways to write the popular name. Tylar gained some traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend toward creative spellings of traditional names. While less common than the standard Tyler, Tylar maintains the same strong, approachable quality with a slightly more unique appearance. The name carries associations with craftsmanship and skilled labor from its occupational roots, while its contemporary usage gives it a modern, somewhat trendy feel.

The name Tylar in Pop Culture

• Tylar de Noche character in The Banned and the Banished series by James Clemens
• Nikko Chan Marla Chan, and Crim Tylar, characters in The Saga of Seven Suns series by Kevin J. Anderson