Baylor

English occupational surname

"one who delivers goods"

Baylor Origin and Meaning

The name Baylor is a boy's name meaning "one who delivers goods".

Baylor's 2014 ascension to the US Top 1000 for boys is probably thanks to its fashionable two-syllable, r-ending, occupational surname feel. Think of it as Taylor with a twist.

Baylor is also the name of a Texas university with some controversial associations.

Baylor Rank in US Top 1000

# 392 in the US

Popularity of the name Baylor

• 392 US 2023
• 1217 Nameberry 2025
• 58 Unisex 2023
• 504 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Baylor

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Famous People Named Baylor

• Baylor B. Breault (b. 2018) son of actress Christine Larkin

The name Baylor in Pop Culture

• Zeke Baylor character in the "High School Musical" films