Firebrand or high-spirited
Derived from the Old French word 'tison', meaning a firebrand or a piece of burning wood. It was originally used as a nickname for a person with a fiery or high-spirited temperament. In modern times, it has transitioned from a surname to a popular given name.
About 565 boys were named Tyson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion
Supermodel and actor
NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist
Lead singer of The All-American Rejects
Olympic sprinter and world champion
The same feel as Tyson — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
