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At a Glance: Name: Baylor – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BAY-lor
Baylor is a gender-neutral name with an English surname origin, pronounced BAY-lor. It has a clean, modern, bold feel that suits a parent looking for something that sounds current without being hard to say or spell.
Meaning & Origin of Baylor
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Baylor
Phonetic: BAY-lor IPA: /ˈbeɪlər/
Popularity of Baylor
Baylor sits at #365 in the U.S. Social Security rankings for 2024, with 903 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest position in the records, which run from 1918 through 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.
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FAQ
How do you pronounce Baylor?
Baylor is pronounced BAY-lor (IPA: /ˈbeɪlər/).
Is Baylor a popular name right now?
Baylor is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #365 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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