Teyler

Teyler is a modern variation of the occupational surname Taylor, which originally referred to a cloth cutter or tailor. This distinctive spelling emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend toward creative respellings of traditional names. While the surname Taylor has long been used as a first name, Teyler offers a more unique alternative with the same phonetic sound. The name has a contemporary, unisex quality, though it's more commonly used for boys. Teyler appeals to parents seeking names that sound familiar yet look distinctive on paper. Though relatively uncommon, it fits well with other modern '-er' ending names like Carter, Parker, and Hunter. The name projects a friendly, approachable image while maintaining its distinctive spelling.

Teyler is also given to girls.

Pronounced TAY-ler.

As of October 2026, Teyler ranked #16395 in US births in 1998 SSA, peaked at #10753 in 1997.