Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈseɪ.ləɹ/(American English) /ˈseɪ.lə/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Occupational name meaning "acrobat, dancer", derived from Old French sailleor, from Latin sallitor. Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantsSaylor, Sailor(English) Categories dance, isograms, percussionists, performance, quickness