Paisley vs Saylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paisley

Girl #61 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: town in Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
3,542
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pais, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paisley Rank #61
Saylor Rank #231

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 vs #231 for Saylor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paisley ___

  • Paisley Grace
  • Paisley Rose
  • Paisley Mae
  • Paisley Ann
  • Paisley Jo
  • Paisley Dawn

Saylor ___

  • Saylor Grace
  • Saylor Rose
  • Saylor Jane
  • Saylor Mae
  • Saylor Quinn
  • Saylor Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paisley

Addison Harper Mason Hunter Brooklyn

If you choose Saylor

Harper Parker Sloane River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paisley or Saylor more popular?

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Saylor at #231 in the United States.

What do Paisley and Saylor mean?

Paisley means "place name: town in Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Saylor means "sailor, one who sails" (English origin).

Are Paisley and Saylor boy or girl names?

Paisley is primarily a girl name. Saylor is primarily a girl name.

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