Taylor

Taylor Meaning & Origin

About Taylor
The name Taylor is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "tailleur," meaning "to cut" or "to tailor." As a surname, it referred to someone who worked as a tailor. As a given name, Taylor is often associated with qualities such as creativity, adaptability, and precision. It is also commonly used as a unisex name, reflecting its versatility and gender-neutral appeal.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Taylor are female.

Taylor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.17% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈteΙͺlΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taylor in Braille

Here's how to represent Taylor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Taylor in braille

How to Spell the Name Taylor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Taylor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Taylor in sign language

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