Baylor is an English surname of uncertain origin, usually explained as an occupational name related to bailiff and read as "steward". Most Americans know it from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, named after judge R. E. B. Baylor, which explains the name's strong Southern flavor. As a first name Baylor entered the top 1000 in 2014, climbed to number 365 in 2024 and stands at number 386 in 2025.