Sailor
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sailor
The name Sailor derives from the English occupational term for someone who works at sea, rooted in the Old French "saileur" and ultimately from Latin "salire" (to leap or jump), referencing the dynamic nature of seafaring.
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Etymology
The name Sailor derives from the English occupational term for someone who works at sea, rooted in the Old French "saileur" and ultimately from Latin "salire" (to leap or jump), referencing the dynamic nature of seafaring. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, gaining popularity as a given name in modern times, particularly in the United States, with no significant religious association or historical cultural roots in any specific tradition.
Sailor currently ranks #1,134 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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