Tyree

Meaning of Tyree

Tyree (pronounced tie-REE) is a traveler at heart: the name drifts in on the Atlantic breeze from the Scottish isle of Tiree—Gaelic for “land of corn”—yet fits right in with the snap-and-swagger of modern American favorites like Tyler and Tyrese. That blend of old-world ruggedness and new-world rhythm gives Tyree an easy confidence, the kind that can move from pee-wee football to the corner office without changing cleats. Popularity-wise, he enjoyed a quiet crest in the 1990s and now cruises in that sweet spot of being familiar enough to spell, but uncommon enough to spark a double-take. Whether parents picture their son charging down a gridiron (à la Super-Bowl hero David Tyree) or exploring rocky coastlines, Tyree carries a breezy sense of adventure and grounded charm—proof that when tradition and trend shake hands, a memorable name is born.