Taylor
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✦ Meaning
“An occupational surname from Old French 'tailleur,' meaning 'tailor' or 'cutter.' Evolved into a classic unisex given name symbolizing craftsmanship and precision.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #353 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Taylor Swift
- Taylor Lautner
- Taylor Dayne
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works well across English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
An occupational surname from Old French 'tailleur,' meaning 'tailor' or 'cutter.' Evolved into a classic unisex given name symbolizing craftsmanship and precision.
Taylor is currently ranked #353 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Taylor include Tay.
Names that pair beautifully with Taylor include Riley, Parker, Avery, Sloan.