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Kaylor

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-lor /ˈkeɪ.lər/High

Meaning: From the German surname Kayler/Köhler — variously 'a kale/cabbage grower' and 'a charcoal-maker'; also a modern coined name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A kale grower: Kaylor is a German surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Kayler/Köhler — variously 'a kale/cabbage grower' and 'a charcoal-maker'; also a modern coined name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6282 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 502

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaylor comes from the German surname Kayler/Köhler — variously 'a kale/cabbage grower' and 'a charcoal-maker'; it is also used as a modern coined name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-lor'; nickname Kay).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, a-kale-grower at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kaylor comes from a German surname, variously 'a kale/cabbage grower' and 'a charcoal-maker' — also used as a modern name — a crisp, modern surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-lor').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kaylor — surname; routes layered

Variations

KaylerCaylorKaylore

Nicknames

Kay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaylor mean?

Kaylor is a German surname, variously 'a kale grower' and 'a charcoal-maker'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kaylor?

It's said KAY-lor /ˈkeɪ.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaylor a boy or girl name?

Kaylor is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Kaylor?

Kaylor is a rare name in the U.S.

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