Tyton: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: tyt-ohn
Origin: Italy
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Owl

The name Tyton is derived from the Latin word 'Tyto, 'meaning 'owl, 'particularly the barn owl (Tyto alba). It is a relatively uncommon name, often associated with qualities like strategic thinking and diplomatic abilities. The name Tyton is not widely used in literature or folklore, where it represents a guardian or protector figure. Despite its unique origins, the name Tyton has not been very commonly used as a given name, ranking outside the top 1000 names in the United States.

Tyton Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tyton is currently #17024 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Tyton is currently #7320 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Tyton is currently #8259 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Tyton is currently #3598 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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