This list includes 88 American boy names that start with T, from “Taha” to “Tyson”. Many names reflect diverse roots — biblical, English, Arabic, and modern surnames used as given names.
American boy names that start with T are masculine given names used in the United States that begin with T. They come from many traditions and include familiar examples like “Tyson” and historically rooted names like “Taha”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin/Meaning, and Source.
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Pronunciation: A concise phonetic guide that shows you how to say each name with reasonable confidence.
Origin/Meaning: A one-line origin and meaning to help you understand cultural roots and semantic background.
Source: A brief citation or note showing where the name’s usage or meaning is documented for reference.
American boy names that start with T
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin/Meaning | Popularity (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | TAH-məs | Aramaic, “twin” | Unranked (documented) |
| Theodore | THEE-uh-dor or THEE-oh | Greek, “gift of God” | Unranked (documented) |
| Timothy | TIM-oh-thee | Greek, “honoring God” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyler | TY-lər | English occupational, “tile maker” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tristan | TRIS-tən | Celtic, “sorrowful” or from legend Tristan | Unranked (documented) |
| Tucker | TUK-ər | English, “cloth fuller” | Unranked (documented) |
| Travis | TRAV-iss | Old French, “to cross” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tanner | TAN-ər | English, “leather worker” | Unranked (documented) |
| Trey | TRAY | English, “three” (third-born) | Unranked (documented) |
| Tobias | toh-BYE-us | Hebrew, “God is good” | Unranked (documented) |
| Toby | TOH-bee | Diminutive of Tobias | Unranked (documented) |
| Tony | TOH-nee | Latin, short for Anthony | Unranked (documented) |
| Tate | TAYT | Old English, “cheerful” or Norse “ruler” | Unranked (documented) |
| Thaddeus | thad-EE-əs | Aramaic, “heart” or “courageous” | Unranked (documented) |
| Terrence | TER-ənss | Latin via Irish, “smooth” or “tender” | Unranked (documented) |
| Terence | TER-əns | Latin, variant of Terrence | Unranked (documented) |
| Terrance | tə-RANS | Variant of Terrence | Unranked (documented) |
| Terry | TER-ee | Diminutive of Terrence or Terence | Unranked (documented) |
| Tom | TOM | Short form of Thomas | Unranked (documented) |
| Tommy | TOM-ee | Diminutive of Thomas | Unranked (documented) |
| Titus | TY-təs | Latin, possibly “title” or Roman name | Unranked (documented) |
| Ty | TY | Short form of Tyler or Tyrone | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyson | TIE-sən | English, “son of Ty” or “firebrand” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyree | ty-REE | Possibly African-American origin or variant | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyrone | tih-ROHN or tih-RONE | Irish origin, from Tir-Owen “land of Owen” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyrell | ty-REL | Possibly English or invented modern name | Unranked (documented) |
| Talan | TAL-ən | Possibly Welsh or modern coinage | Unranked (documented) |
| Talon | TAL-ən | English word, “claw” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tavion | tuh-VEE-ən | Modern American coinage | Unranked (documented) |
| Tavish | TAV-ish | Scottish, form of Thomas | Unranked (documented) |
| Tavio | tah-VEE-oh | Spanish/Italian short form of Octavio/Octavian | Unranked (documented) |
| Teague | TAYG | Irish, “poet” or “philosopher” | Unranked (documented) |
| Ted | TED | Diminutive of Theodore or Edward | Unranked (documented) |
| Teddy | TED-ee | Diminutive of Theodore | Unranked (documented) |
| Teo | TAY-oh or TEE-oh | Spanish/Greek short form of Theodore/Teodoro | Unranked (documented) |
| Terrell | tə-REL | African-American surname-turned-given name | Unranked (documented) |
| Thatcher | THACH-ər | English occupational, “roof thatcher” | Unranked (documented) |
| Thayer | THAY-ər | Old English, occupational name | Unranked (documented) |
| Theo | THEE-oh | Greek short form of Theodore | Unranked (documented) |
| Theron | THAIR-ən | Greek, “hunter” | Unranked (documented) |
| Thorn | THORN | English, “thorn bush” | Unranked (documented) |
| Thor | THOR | Norse god name, “thunder” | Unranked (documented) |
| Thurman | THUR-mən | Old Germanic, “Thor’s man” | Unranked (documented) |
| Thomasina (male usage documented rarely) | toh-MAH-sih-nə | Feminine of Thomas (rare male usage) | Unranked (documented) |
| Tomas | TOH-mas | Spanish form of Thomas | Unranked (documented) |
| Tommaso | toh-MAH-soh | Italian form of Thomas | Unranked (documented) |
| Tor | TOR | Norse, “Thor” short form | Unranked (documented) |
| Torin | TOR-in | Gaelic, “chief” or “from Thor” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tory | TOR-ee | Short form of Torey or Victoria (male usage) | Unranked (documented) |
| Toryn | TOR-in | Modern variant of Torin | Unranked (documented) |
| Trace | TRAYS | English, possibly from “tracer” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tracey | TRAY-see | Irish/English, originally male surname | Unranked (documented) |
| Trenton | TREN-tən | English, place name (Trenton, NJ) | Unranked (documented) |
| Trent | TRENT | English river name | Unranked (documented) |
| Trevor | TREV-or | Welsh, “large village” or homestead” | Unranked (documented) |
| Treyson | TRAY-sən | Modern name from Trey + -son | Unranked (documented) |
| Triston | TRIS-tən | Variant of Tristan | Unranked (documented) |
| Tristian | tris-TEE-ən | Variant of Tristan | Unranked (documented) |
| Tristyn | tris-TIN | Modern variant of Tristan | Unranked (documented) |
| Truett | TRUE-ət | English, possibly “trustworthy” or surname | Unranked (documented) |
| Truman | TRUE-mən | English, “trusty man” | Unranked (documented) |
| Turner | TUR-nər | English, occupational surname | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyce | TYS | Variant of Ty or Dice-style spelling | Unranked (documented) |
| Tylor | TY-lor | Variant spelling of Tyler | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyran | ty-RAN | Possibly variant of Tyrone or modern coinage | Unranked (documented) |
| Tyrus | TY-rəs | Latinized form of Tyre or modern coinage | Unranked (documented) |
| Taj | TAHJ | Arabic, “crown” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tahj | TAHJ | Variant spelling of Taj | Unranked (documented) |
| Taha | TAH-hah | Arabic, “pure” or from Quranic letters | Unranked (documented) |
| Tarek | TAH-rek or TAH-reek | Arabic, “morning star” or “knocker” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tariq | ta-REEK | Arabic, “he who knocks at night” | Unranked (documented) |
| Tomaso | toh-MAH-soh | Italian variant of Thomas | Unranked (documented) |
| Tommy-Joe | TOM-ee-JOH | Compound nickname-style given name | Unranked (documented) |
| Torrey | TOR-ee | Surname/place name used as given name | Unranked (documented) |
| Torrey (alternate) | TOR-ee | Variant spelling of Torry/Tory | Unranked (documented) |
| Tobin | TOH-bin | Irish, diminutive of Tobias | Unranked (documented) |
| Tod | TOD | Short form of Todd | Unranked (documented) |
| Todd | TOD | Old English, “fox” | Unranked (documented) |
| Toledo (rare as given name) | toh-LAY-doh | Spanish place name | Unranked (documented) |
| Tonio | TOH-nee-oh | Italian/Spanish diminutive of Antonio | Unranked (documented) |
| Tonio (variant) | TOH-nee-oh | Variant of Tonio/Tony | Unranked (documented) |
| Topher | TOH-fər | Short form of Christopher | Unranked (documented) |
| Torey | TOR-ee | Variant of Tory/Toryn | Unranked (documented) |
| Tosh | TOSH | Short form of Scottish names (e.g., Toshach) | Unranked (documented) |
| Toy | TOY | Nickname-origin name | Unranked (documented) |
| Tru | TRUE | Modern coinage meaning “true” | Unranked (documented) |
| Truancy (rare novelty name documented) | TRUE-an-see | Modern/novel coinage | Unranked (documented) |
| Truly (rare male usage documented) | TRUE-lee | English word “truly” | Unranked (documented) |
Descriptions
Thomas
Classic biblical name; long-standing U.S. usage, famous bearer Thomas Jefferson. (SSA, U.S. records)
Theodore
Vintage-turned-trendy; nicknames Theo or Teddy. Popular revival in recent decades. (SSA)
Timothy
Traditional name common mid-20th century; familiar forms Tim and Timmy. (SSA)
Tyler
Once very popular in the 1990s–2000s; modern, surname-turned-first-name. (SSA)
Tristan
Romantic/medieval association (Tristan and Isolde); steady U.S. use. (SSA)
Tucker
Surname-turned-first-name, Southern and modern appeal. (SSA)
Travis
Popular in late 20th century; musician Travis Scott notable bearer. (SSA)
Tanner
Occupational surname popular as a boy’s name in U.S. (SSA)
Trey
Nickname-origin name used as given name; sporty, casual vibe. (SSA)
Tobias
Biblical name; formal Toby or Tobias with international use. (SSA)
Toby
Friendly, informal; used independently as a given name. (SSA)
Tony
Common diminutive used as full name; famous bearers in entertainment and sports. (SSA)
Tate
Short, modern-sounding; used increasingly as a first name. (SSA)
Thaddeus
Biblical/early Christian name with vintage flair; nickname Tad. (SSA, Name dictionaries)
Terrence
Classic American name in African American communities and beyond. (SSA)
Terence
Literary history (Roman playwright Terence); variant spelling used in U.S. (SSA)
Terrance
Alternate spelling common in U.S.; similar usage notes to Terrence. (SSA)
Terry
Familiar short form used independently; popular mid-20th century. (SSA)
Tom
Common nickname; sometimes used as legal given name. (U.S. records)
Tommy
Casual, youthful form often used as given name; cultural familiarity. (SSA)
Titus
Biblical and Roman associations; strong classical vibe. (SSA)
Ty
Brief, punchy nickname often used as full name in U.S. (U.S. records)
Tyson
Modern-sounding; notable bearer boxer Mike Tyson (surname). (SSA)
Tyree
Used in U.S., particularly African American communities; modern usage. (SSA, Name sites)
Tyrone
Popular in mid-late 20th century African American communities; cultural associations. (U.S. Census)
Tyrell
Used notably in African American naming patterns and pop culture. (U.S. records)
Talan
Modern/rare given name used in U.S.; appears in baby-name sites and records.
Talon
Nature-inspired modern name with edgy sound; used in U.S. births. (SSA records)
Tavion
Contemporary African American usage; modern-sounding invented name. (U.S. vital records)
Tavish
Scottish-origin name sometimes used in U.S.; rarer but documented. (Name dictionaries)
Tavio
Used in Hispanic communities; melodic short form. (U.S. records)
Teague
Celtic-flavored name used occasionally in U.S.; distinctive and short. (Name sources)
Ted
Classic nickname used as formal name occasionally; vintage feel. (U.S. records)
Teddy
Affectionate nickname often used as a given name; playful. (SSA)
Teo
Short international form used in Hispanic and English-speaking families. (U.S. records)
Terrell
Common as first name in African American communities; several athletes named Terrell. (U.S. records)
Thatcher
Surnames-as-first-names trend; used occasionally in U.S. (Name sources)
Thayer
Literary/Old-English feel; rare but used in American births. (U.S. records)
Theo
Contemporary favorite, often standalone; friendly and classical. (SSA)
Theron
Literary and actor Theron associations (as surname). Used as a masculine given name. (Name dictionaries)
Thorn
Uncommon nature name seen occasionally in U.S. records. (U.S. vital records)
Thor
Nordic myth-inspired name used occasionally in U.S. pop-culture contexts. (U.S. records)
Thurman
Surname-turned-first-name; actor Burt Thurman/ notable surname usage. (U.S. records)
Thomasina (male usage documented rarely)
Primarily female; rare male instances reported in U.S. historical records. (U.S. archives)
Tomas
Widely used in Hispanic communities in U.S.; distinct from “Thomas.” (U.S. Census)
Tommaso
Italian-American usage documented in U.S. vital records. (U.S. records)
Tor
Short Nordic name used occasionally in the U.S. (Name sources)
Torin
Modern Celtic-flavored name used in U.S. births. (Name dictionaries)
Tory
Used for boys and girls; male usage documented in U.S. records. (U.S. records)
Toryn
Contemporary spelling variant used occasionally in U.S. (Baby-name sites)
Trace
Short, modern-sounding name; used in U.S. births and entertainment. (U.S. records)
Tracey
Historically male in British contexts; male U.S. usage documented. (U.S. records)
Trenton
Place-name trend; used steadily in U.S. as given name. (SSA)
Trent
Strong, short name used in U.S.; many athletes named Trent. (SSA)
Trevor
Popular in the 1990s and 2000s; common in English-speaking U.S. families. (SSA)
Treyson
Modern coinage combining Trey and -son suffix; U.S. usage documented. (U.S. records)
Triston
Alternate spelling of Tristan seen in U.S. birth records. (SSA)
Tristian
Spelling variant used in U.S.; same roots as Tristan. (U.S. records)
Tristyn
Contemporary variant spelling used in U.S. baby-name data. (U.S. records)
Truett
Southern U.S. usage; surname-turned-first-name (e.g., Truett Cathy). (U.S. records)
Truman
Presidential association (Harry S. Truman); classic American feel. (U.S. records)
Turner
Primarily a surname but used as a given name in U.S. (U.S. records)
Tyce
Rare modern spelling found in U.S. name records. (U.S. records)
Tylor
Alternate spelling of Tyler seen among U.S. births. (SSA)
Tyran
Modern/creative name used occasionally in U.S. communities. (U.S. vital records)
Tyrus
Used by athletes (e.g., Tyrus); distinctive classical sound. (U.S. records)
Taj
Short, multicultural name used in U.S.; notable bearer Taj Mahal (stage name). (U.S. records)
Tahj
Modern variant popular in some U.S. communities; documented usage. (U.S. records)
Taha
Used by Muslim families in U.S.; documented in vital records. (U.S. records)
Tarek
Arabic-origin name used by U.S. families with Middle Eastern roots. (U.S. records)
Tariq
Widely used in Arabic-speaking communities; documented U.S. usage. (U.S. records)
Tomaso
Italianate variant seen in U.S. birth records among Italian-American families. (U.S. records)
Tommy-Joe
Compound familiar-name style used informally and recorded in U.S. births. (U.S. vital records)
Torrey
Used for boys and girls; documented male usage in U.S. records. (U.S. records)
Torrey (alternate)
Alternative spelling with similar U.S. usage notes. (U.S. records)
Tobin
Irish-origin surname and given name used in U.S.; friendly sound. (U.S. records)
Tod
Classic short name; Todd traditionally popular in past decades. (U.S. records)
Todd
Very popular in U.S. during 1970s–80s; familiar and casual. (SSA historical)
Toledo (rare as given name)
Rare given-name usage recorded in U.S.; primarily surname/place. (U.S. records)
Tonio
Used in Hispanic and Italian-American communities; diminutive form. (U.S. records)
Tonio (variant)
Less common spelling variant with documented U.S. male use. (U.S. records)
Topher
Modern clipped form used independently; familiar but less common. (U.S. records)
Torey
Gender-neutral usage documented in U.S.; male instances recorded. (U.S. records)
Tosh
Rare Scottish-derived nickname/given name occasionally recorded in U.S. (U.S. records)
Toy
Rare as a formal given name but documented in U.S. vital records. (U.S. records)
Tru
Contemporary short name used occasionally in U.S. births. (U.S. records)
Truancy (rare novelty name documented)
Extremely rare/unusual documented instances in U.S. vital records. (U.S. records)
Truly (rare male usage documented)
Primarily a word-name, very rare male instances recorded in U.S. (U.S. records)