Tye

Diminutive of various Ty-beginning names

Tye Origin and Meaning

The name Tye is a boy's name.

Tye is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, functioning as either a standalone name or a shorter form of Tyler or Tyson. It may derive from Old English, where it referred to a meadow or an enclosure, or it could be related to the Old Norse name Týr, referring to a god of war and justice. As a modern given name, Tye gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, appreciated for its brevity and straightforward pronunciation. The name projects a casual, friendly image while maintaining a certain strength. Its simplicity makes it versatile across various cultural contexts, and its single-syllable structure gives it a contemporary, streamlined quality.

Tye Rank in US Top 1000

# 995 in the US

Famous People Named Tye

• Tye Kayle Sheridan American actor
• Walter Tyeson "Tye" Fields American boxer
• Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett American gospel singer
• Elliott Tyrone "Tye" Waller American baseball player and coach
• Tye Strickland American reality TV personality; husband of Melissa Rycroft