Tayo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Tailor; one who cuts and sews cloth
Origin: Old French tailleur — an occupational surname for a tailor
Popularity: Ranked #4237 in 2025 with 25 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Taylor. Shares the meaning 'Tailor; one who cuts and sews cloth.'
Similar names: taiyo, tao, tay, tayah, taylon, tayloni, taylor, tayron
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Tayo? About 1 in 133,140 babies born in 2025 were named Tayo, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tayo
What does the name Tayo mean?
Tayo means “Tailor; one who cuts and sews cloth” from Old French tailleur — an occupational surname for a tailor roots.
What is the origin of the name Tayo?
Tayo has Old French tailleur — an occupational surname for a tailor origin. The traditional meaning is “Tailor; one who cuts and sews cloth”.
How popular is Tayo?
Tayo ranked #4139 in 2025 — given to 25 babies that year.
When was Tayo most popular?
Tayo peaked in 2022 with 29 babies registered that year.
Is Tayo a boy or girl name?
Tayo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tayos in registered births are male.
Is the name Tayo rising or falling in popularity?
Tayo has risen 2344 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6483 in 2020 to #4139 in 2025.
How long has Tayo been recorded?
Tayo appears in birth records across 22 years — from 1998 through 2025.