Saylor
Saylor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Saylor
Root meaning: “dancer, acrobat”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
From Old French sailleor (“dancer, acrobat”).
How popular is Saylor?
Since 1880, 14,482 girls and 880 boys in the U.S. have been named Saylor (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #207 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1925 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #217 for girls, with 1,472 babies given the name.
Names similar to Saylor
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Sibling name ideas for Saylor
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Saylor FAQ
What does the name Saylor mean?
Saylor traces back to a root meaning "dancer, acrobat". A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. From Old French sailleor (“dancer, acrobat”).
What is the origin of the name Saylor?
Saylor is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Saylor?
Since 1880, 14,482 girls and 880 boys in the U.S. have been named Saylor (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #207 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1925 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #217 for girls, with 1,472 babies given the name.
Is Saylor a boy or girl name?
Saylor is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,482 girls and 880 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.