Boy Name · English Origin
Tilden
Tilden — a boy name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Valley dweller", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Tilda is on your shortlist, Tilden belongs in the same conversation.
Tilden meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Valley dweller
Origin: English naming roots help connect Tilden to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tilden as T·I·L·D·E·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tilden is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tilden variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tildena, Tildene, Tildeny, Tilde.
- Nicknames: Til and T.
- Middle names: Pair Tilden with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Tilden middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tilda, Tilman, Tilmon, Tristen, Trenten — full picks on the sibling names for Tilden guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tilden? Browse our names like Tilden guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Tilden
What does the name Tilden mean?
Tilden means "Valley dweller" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Tilden?
Tilden originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Tilden?
Tilden has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tilden a boy's or girl's name?
Tilden is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Tilden in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tilden sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tilden?
Names that share Tilden's sound and style include Tilda, Tilman, Tilmon, Tristen, Trenten.
What middle names pair well with Tilden?
Good middle-name fits for Tilden pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tilden is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tilden is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tilden?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tilden share its rhythm without rhyming — Tilda, Tilman, Tilmon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.