Gaylord
Pronunciation: [ g-AYL-awrd ]
Gaylord is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,012 in the US, popular nicknames include Gayie, Gaylie, and Gayly.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,012
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Gaylord is also used as a boy name, ranked #34220.
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About the Name Gaylord
Gaylord is a girl name .
Is Gaylord a boy or girl name? Gaylord is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,012 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,220. Gaylord is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gaylord is currently ranked #66,012 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaylord include Gayie, Gaylie, and Gayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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