Gaylord: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
High-spirited, dashing
Origin
Old French (via English surname)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
GAY-lord

Gaylord is an Old French (via English surname) boy's name meaning “high-spirited, dashing”. It appears in our list of 175+ Roaring Twenties Baby Names From the Jazz Age.

Meaning & Origin of Gaylord

Meaning: High-spirited, dashing.

Origin: Old French (via English surname).

How to Pronounce Gaylord

GAY-lordIPA /ˈɡeɪlɔːrd/

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