Origin of the name Taylor:
Transferred use of the surname derived from the Anglo-French taillour (tailor), which is from the Old French taillier (to cut). The name arose as an occupational name.
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Global Popularity of the Name Taylor
- #72 in Scotland
- #88 in England
- #181 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #200 in Canada (Alberta)
- #256 in United States
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