Taylor vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Taylor Rank #667

Jones Rank #849

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Taylor or Jones more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Taylor and Jones mean?

Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Taylor and Jones boy or girl names?

Taylor is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.