Saylor: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SAY-ler · 2 syllables
Saylor means “dancer, acrobat”, from French.
From Old French sailleor (“dancer, acrobat”).
- Meaning
- dancer, acrobat
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- SAY-ler
- US rank (2025)
- #217
- US babies a year
- about 1,718 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Saylor?
Saylor was the #217 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,472 babies. It’s rising: up 214% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #217 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Ireland | #846 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Saylor?
Half of US adults named Saylor are older than 22; most are between 18 and 28. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Saylor
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Raylee
- Rhylee
- Dream
- Tripp
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Questions about Saylor
What does the name Saylor mean?
Saylor means “dancer, acrobat”. It comes from French.
How do you pronounce Saylor?
Saylor is pronounced SAY-ler.
How popular is the name Saylor?
Saylor was the #217 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,472 babies. It’s rising: up 214% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Saylor?
Half of US adults named Saylor are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 28.