Gaylord
Gaylord: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡeɪˌlɔːd/ · /ˈɡeɪˌlɔɹd/
Meaning and origin of Gaylord
Root meaning: “strong”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, popular in the 20th century until the 1960s.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French surname Gaillard (from gaillard (“strong”)), via Anglo-Norman. Compare Spanish Gallardo (from gallardo (“dashing, strapping, gallant”). Shaped by folk etymology into gay + lord.
How popular is Gaylord?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 6,086 boys in the U.S. have been named Gaylord (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4881 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #438 in 1931. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Gaylord FAQ
What does the name Gaylord mean?
Gaylord traces back to a root meaning "strong". A male given name transferred from the surname, popular in the 20th century until the 1960s. Derived from the Old French surname Gaillard (from gaillard (“strong”)), via Anglo-Norman. Compare Spanish Gallardo (from gallardo (“dashing, strapping, gallant”). Shaped by folk etymology into gay + lord.
What is the origin of the name Gaylord?
Gaylord is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Gaylord?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 6,086 boys in the U.S. have been named Gaylord (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4881 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #438 in 1931. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Gaylord a boy or girl name?
Gaylord is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 6,086 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.