About the name Saylor

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If you like the name Saylor, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

From German for ‘seil’ — rope or ropemaker; also means ‘boat man’
Could also be from the French ‘sailleor’ for dancer
In 2019, Saylor ranked 308 in the Social Security Administration top baby girl names list
The name started as a masculine name, but is much more popular as a feminine name
As a feminine name, it’s been in the USA for about 100 years
Variations: Say, Sailer, Sailor, Saye, Sayla

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Famous people named Saylor & related

Saylor Cutler: daughter of retired NFL QB Jay Cutler and actress Kristin Cavallari
Saylor Bell: American TV show New Girl actress
Saylor Poffenbarger: University of Connecticut basketball player
Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook: supermodel Christie Brinkley’s daughter

Famous places named Saylor

Saylor, Iowa
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

origin/Nationality

German

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