Baylor

Meaning of Baylor

Baylor is a surname that originally meant "bailiff" or "deliverer of goods". It may also refer to someone who lived near a bay.

Baylor has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Baylor

Baylor has cooled off, slipping to #386 in 2025, down from a peak of #365 in 2024.

Baylor as a girl's name

Baylor is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #694 in the US. Baylor is an occupational surname meaning "bailiff" or "delivery man."

Notable people named Baylor

• Baylor Barham
  American football player
• Baylor Hodge
  American baseball player
• Baylor Rice
  American politician
• Robert Baylor
  U.S. Congressman
• Baylor Teal
  American actor

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Questions about the name Baylor

What does the name Baylor mean?

Baylor means baylor is a surname that originally meant "bailiff" or "deliverer of goods". it may also refer to someone who lived near a bay, and it comes from English origins.

Is Baylor a boy's or a girl's name?

Baylor is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Baylor?

In 2025, Baylor ranked #386 for boys, down from #365 the year before and #694 for girls, up from #808 the year before.

When was Baylor most popular?

Baylor peaked at #365 in 2024.