55%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage African American (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /taɪ.ˈɹis/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Invented name, an elaboration of the initial sound in names such as Tyrone, Tyrell and Tyree. It jumped in popularity after the American singer and actor Tyrese Gibson (1978-) released his debut album in 1998. Related Names Rootsty + rees PopularityDetails Last ranked #943 in 2017 England and Wales Last ranked #967 in 2011 United States People think this name isRate·Details modern youthful informal common urban strong rough strange Categories currently out of the US top 1000, footballers, invented, modern English, NBA players