Gaylord

Boy name

Gaylord has been given to 6,091 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1931.

Meaning & origin /ˈɡeɪˌlɔːd/

Derived from the Old French surname Gaillard (from gaillard (“strong”)), via Anglo-Norman. Compare Spanish Gallardo (from gallardo (“dashing, strapping, gallant”). Shaped by folk etymology into gay +&lrm; lord.

Origin: surnames

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,091

Peak year

1931 (168 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

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