Tyrone
ty-ROHN
Popularity
#1333
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
80,012
Peak Year
#2,561 in 1970
First Recorded
1914
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Tyrone is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Tír Eoghain," meaning "land of Eoghan" or "land of Owen." Eoghan means "born of the yew tree" or "noble."
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Tyrone Power
American actor known for adventure films.
Tyrone Prothro
Former American football wide receiver.
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