Tyler is an English-derived occupational name derived from "tiler", one who makes tiles. It is used both as a surname and given name.
People with the surname Tyler
- David Tyler (born 1965), Canadian radio personality and voice over artist
- Edwin ("Ted") James Tyler (1864-1917), English cricket player
- James Hoge Tyler (1846 - 1925), American politician
- John Tyler, Jr. (1790–1862), Tenth President of the United States
- Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820–1889), Second wife of President John Tyler
- Letitia Christian Tyler (1790–1842), First wife of President John Tyler
- Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1853-1935), American educator and historian
- Paul Archer Tyler (born 1941), English member of the House of Lords
- Steven Tyler (born 1948), American musician, songwriter and lead singer of Aerosmith
- Walter "Wat" Tyler (died 1381), Leader of the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381
People with the given name Tyler
- Tyler Bates, music producer and composer
- Jayson Tyler Brûlé (born 1968), Canadian journalist and magazine publisher
- Tyler Butterfield (born 1983), Bermudian cyclist and triathlete
- Tyler Connolly (born 1975), Canadian vocalist and guitarist
- Tyler Cowen (born 1962), American professor
- Tyler Faith (born 1975), American pornographic actress
- Tyler Farrar (born 1984), American cyclist
- Tyler Gannon (born 1984), American actress and photographer
- Tyler Hamilton (born 1971), American cyclist
- Tyler James Hilton (born 1983), American singer/songwriter/actor
- Tyler Hughes (born 1981), Canadian professional soccer player
- Jonathan Tyler "Ty" Kyte (born 1984), Canadian actor/singer
- Tyler James Williams (born 1992), American actor
Fictional characters
- Darcy Tyler, from the Australian soap opera Neighbours
- Jackie Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who
- Pete Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who
- Rick Tyler, a DC Comics superhero called Hourman
- Rollie Tyler, from the films F/X and F/X2
- Rose Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who
- Sam Tyler, from the British science fiction television series Life On Mars
- Tyler Durden, from the novel Fight Club
- Tyler King, from Highlander: The Series
- Tyler, a space pirate from the console role-playing game Phantasy Star II