Tyrone
Meaning of Tyrone
Tyrone is a classic male name with a strong and masculine sound. It has its roots in Irish culture and is pronounced as tie-ROHN (/taɪˈroʊn/) in both American English and Irish English. The name Tyrone has variations such as Tyron, but regardless of the spelling, it maintains its distinctive charm. In terms of popularity, Tyrone has seen fluctuating levels of usage over the years in the United States. While it was more popular in the mid-20th century, with peak occurrences in the 1960s, it still remains a well-known choice for parents seeking a traditional yet timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as tie-ROHN (/taɪˈroʊn/)
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Notable People Named Tyrone
| Tyrone Power III was a prominent American actor known for his roles in swashbuckler and romantic lead films from the 1930s to the 1950s. |
| Tyrone Deon Mings is a professional English footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Aston Villa in the Premier League and the England national team. |
| Tyrone Hayes - Tyrone B. Hayes is an American biologist and professor known for his research on the effects of atrazine on frogs and his advocacy for pesticide regulation. |
| Lionel Tyrone Willingham is a former American football player and coach known for his coaching stints at Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Washington. |
| Tyrone Howard - Tyrone C. Howard is an American educator, academic, and author, known for his work at the University of California, Los Angeles. |
| Sir William Tyrone Guthrie was an influential English theatrical director known for his innovative approach to Shakespearean and modern drama and for his role in founding the Stratford Festival of Canada, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Ireland. |
| Tyrone Robert Williams is a former NFL wide receiver known for being the first player to win a Vanier Cup, a Super Bowl, and a Grey Cup. |
| Tyrone Kennedy Corbin is a former American basketball player and coach who had a successful career in the NBA before transitioning to coaching, including a stint as head coach of the Utah Jazz. |
| Tyrone Tyrin Wallace is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Türk Telekom team in the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and his college basketball career with the California Golden Bears. |
| Tyrone Power Sr., an English-born American stage and screen actor, was known for his talent and was thrice widowed. |
| Tyrone Wheatley Jr. is an American football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL), having played college football at Michigan and Stony Brook. |
| Tyrone Delano Gilliam Jr. was an American convicted murderer executed by the state of Maryland in 1998 for the kidnapping and murder of 21-year-old Christine J. Doerfler in 1988. |
| Tyrone Prothro is a former American football wide receiver who played for the University of Alabama between 2003 and 2005. |
| Tyrone McKenzie, a former NFL linebacker, is now an American football coach known for his time with the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. |
| Tyrone McCullagh is an Irish former professional boxer who achieved success as an amateur, winning bronze at the 2010 European Championships and representing Northern Ireland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. |
