Meaning & History
Tylor is a variant of the English given name Tyler, ultimately derived from the English occupational surname Tyler, meaning "tiler of roofs." The surname itself comes from the Old English word tigele for "tile," referring to a craftsman who installed roof tiles.
Etymology and Origins
Like Tyler, Tylor traces its roots to the medieval English surname Tyler, which was occupational for a roofer or tile-layer. The name is thus closely related to Tylar and the diminutive Ty. As a given name, Tyler gained popularity in the late 20th century, and Tylor emerged as a phonetic variant with a slightly different spelling.
Notable Bearers
Several notable individuals bear the name Tylor as a given name or surname. As a given name, Tylor Chase (born 1989) is an American actor and YouTuber; Tylor Megill (born 1995) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets; and Tylor Perry (born 2001) is an American college basketball player for North Texas. Notable as a surname include British anthropologist Sir Edward Burnett Tylor (1832–1917), a pioneer of cultural anthropology; Charles Tylor (1816–1902), a British minister and author; and Canadian actress Jud Tylor (born 1979). The name also appears in popular culture via Lt. Commander Justy Ueki Tylor, protagonist of the anime series The Irresponsible Captain Tylor.
Distribution and Usage
Tylor is almost exclusively used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Its rarity compared to Tyler gives it a distinctive but still recognizable form, fitting modern naming trends that favor variant spellings.
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Sources: Wikipedia — Tylor