What does Tyrone mean?
Tyrone means “Land of Eoghan (Owen)”. It is a boy name of Irish origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Irish – see more Irish names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #3916 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Tyrone has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 3 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Tyrone with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
7Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): T=20 + Y=25 + R=18 + O=15 + N=14 + E=5 = 97. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 9 + 7 = 16. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 6 = 7. Result: 7.
Favorite colour
VioletThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Tyrone has lucky number 7, so the colour is Violet.
Star sign
ScorpioOnly the first letter counts (T). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Tyrone
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Tyrone. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Tyrone
Partner names that match Tyrone by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Tyrone + Sloane = Tyrane · Tyrone + Illene = Tyrene · Tyrone + Briana = Tyrana · Tyrone + Aileen = Tyreen
Sibling names for Tyrone
Names that sit well next to Tyrone: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Tyrone
If Tyrone is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Tyrone (land, eoghan).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tyrone mean?
Tyrone means “Land of Eoghan (Owen)” and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Tyrone?
In our collection Tyrone is listed as a name of Irish origin.
Is Tyrone a boy or a girl name?
Tyrone is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Tyrone?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Tyrone is 7, with the star sign Scorpio. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Tyrone?
Tyrone has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Tyrone?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Tyrone include Ty, Tyr, Tyro, Tyron, One, Tyry.
Which names have a similar meaning to Tyrone?
Names with a related meaning include Landen, Landyn, Landrie, Landin, Landis, Landbert.