Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Lively, High-spirited
Pronunciation: Gay-lord, ˈɡeɪˌlɔrd, G EY L AO R D
Popularity Rank: #32,170
Derived from the Old French name Gaillard, meaning 'high-spirited, boisterous, spirited'. It was brought to England by the Normans and became a surname before being used as a given name.
The name Gaylord is of English origin and means Lively, High-spirited. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gaylord is commonly found in France, United States of America, South Africa, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Gay-lord
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈɡeɪˌlɔrd
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G EY L AO R D
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Gaylord is recorded 1,092 times globally, ranking it as the 32,170th most common name worldwide.
Gaylord is most prevalent in France, with 802 occurrences, making it the 2,167th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Gaylord is found among 1 in every 1626 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #2,167 | 1 : 1,626 |
| United States of America | #21,418 | 1 : 24,782 |
| South Africa | #19,497 | 1 : 49,891 |
| Belgium | #5,205 | 1 : 6,278 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gaylord from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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