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Baylor is a unisex name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a surname, possibly an Americanized form of the German surname Beiler, derived from Middle High German beile meaning ‘measuring stick’." It ranked #386 for boys and #694 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a surname, possibly an Americanized form of the German surname Beiler, derived from Middle High German beile meaning ‘measuring stick’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Baylor ranked #386 for boys and #694 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #386 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #694 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #386 (Social Security Administration)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baylor mean?
Baylor means "measuring stick", according to Behind the Name.
Is Baylor a popular name?
Baylor ranked #386 for boys and #694 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Baylor a boy's or a girl's name?
Baylor appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Baylor — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
