Taylor: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ta-he-e-lo-hr
Origin: France
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Cutter of cloth

Taylor is a gender-neutral name of French origin, meaning "tailor" or "to cut". The name has its roots in the Old French word "tailleur," which means "tailor". It was originally used as an occupational name for a tailor who cut cloth. The name Taylor gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and was introduced to the country by the Normans, a group of people from northern France who conquered England in 1066. Occupational surnames were common in medieval England, and the name Taylor was one of the most popular, signifying strength and skill associated with the occupation of a tailor. Today, the name Taylor is used as both a first name and a surname, and is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls.

Taylor Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Taylor is currently #407 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Taylor is currently #407 on Kiindred Boy Names

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