Wheelwright or wheel-maker
Wyler is an English occupational surname derived from the Middle English word 'whiler', referring to a person who built or repaired wheels. It is a rare variant of the more common surname Wheeler. As a first name, it offers a fresh alternative to popular 'er' ending names like Tyler or Wilder.
Less common today
Wyler isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,321 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Highly influential Oscar-winning film director
A character in the video game series Tekken · Tekken
