Baylor

Baylor is a unisex given name of English origin, originating from a surname. The surname itself may be an Americanized form of the German Beiler, which derives from Middle High German beile meaning "measuring stick," likely an occupational name for a surveyor or maker of measuring rods.

As a given name, Baylor has gained some usage, particularly in the United States, possibly influenced by associations with Baylor University (a prominent Texas university) or the surname's heritage. The name's rise in popularity is moderate and reflects a broader trend of adopting surnames as first names. Baylor is also an unincorporated community in West Virginia, adding a geographic dimension to its footprint.

Though not ancient, the name carries a sense of scholarly or professional distinction through its potential occupational roots and contemporary use as a given name or university shorthand. There have been no widely notable individuals bearing the first name, but it continues to appear modestly in birth records.

• Meaning: Possibly from German for "measuring stick"
• Origin: English (derived from a German surname)
• Type: Unisex first name
• Usage: Primarily in the United States