US Popularity Rank: 6761

Origin: British

Meaning: Wave of light; Jailer; A happy, joyous, or bold person

Gaylor is a gender-neutral name whose unique etymology will make anyone glad. Hebrew in origin, gorgeous Gaylor combines the names Gal and Or to create a sunshiny translation of “wave of light”—the perfect message to warmly welcome your little one. In Middle English, it was more widely spelled as Gaioler or Gailer and would’ve been used as a term for a “jailer.” Historically given to a “happy, joyous, or bold person,” Gaylor could be your sign of endless bliss and babbles with baby!