The baby name Saylor is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈseɪlər/ (SAY-lər).
Saylor is English in Origin.
The baby name Saylor is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈseɪlər/ (SAY-lər).
Saylor is English in Origin.
Rooted in English and German surname traditions, Saylor is a modern given name meaning “sailor; seafarer.” In English it comes from the Middle English sailer/saylere, an occupational label for a mariner, ultimately from Germanic roots for “sail.” The spelling Saylor also intersects with German Sailer/Seiler, surnames for a rope maker - a key trade in shipyards - giving the name a secondary craft-based nuance. Common variants and cognates include Sailor, Sayler, Sailer, and Seiler; diminutives are rare, though some use Say or Sail as nicknames.
As a first name, Saylor emerged in North America in the late 20th century and rose sharply in the 2010s, aided by the fashion for surname-style choices and occasional celebrity use. It is truly unisex but more popular for girls in the United States. Crisp and contemporary, Saylor carries nautical imagery, wanderlust, and occupational solidity in an accessible, two-syllable package.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #209 | 1,337 | 8,487 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #249 | 37 | 2,795 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #304 | 6 | 2,601 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #331 | 2 | 5,862 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #828 | 65 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Saylor is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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