Land of Eoghan; sovereign ruler
Tyron is a variant of Tyrone, derived from the Irish 'Tír Eoghain' meaning 'land of Eoghan'. It is also sometimes associated with the Greek name Tyron, meaning sovereign or ruler. In a modern context, it is often viewed as a creative variation of traditional English or Irish surnames.
Less common today
Tyron isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #716 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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