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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Tailor, cloth-cutter
- Origin
- English (occupational surname, from Old French 'tailleur')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- TAY-lur
Taylor comes from the Old French word 'tailleur,' meaning tailor or cloth-cutter — an English occupational surname turned first name. It works for any gender, is said TAY-lur, and has a clean, modern style for parents drawn to clean, contemporary names.
Meaning & Origin of Taylor
Meaning: Tailor, cloth-cutter.
Origin: English (occupational surname, from Old French 'tailleur').
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Taylor
TAY-lurIPA /ˈteɪlər/
Popularity of Taylor
Taylor hit its high point in 1994, ranking #6 with 20,734 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #353, with only 877 babies — a sharp decline from its 1990s peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Taylor mean?
Tailor, cloth-cutter. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Taylor?
Taylor is pronounced TAY-lur (IPA: /ˈteɪlər/).
Is Taylor a popular name right now?
Taylor peaked at #6 in 1994 and is ranked #353 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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