Origin of the name Taylor: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Anglo-French taillour (tailor), which is from the Old French taillier (to cut). The name arose as an occupational name. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.ransferred use of the surname derived from the Anglo-French taillour (tailor), which is from the Old French taillier (to cut). The name arose as an occupational name. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.