Gaylord is a surname of Norman French origin. Notable people with the surname include:
- Bill Gaylord (born 1967), British former alpine skier
- Charles Gaylord (1936âÂÂ2009), American martial artist
- Chester Gaylord (1899âÂÂ1984), American singer
- Edith Kinney Gaylord (1916âÂÂ2001), American journalist and philanthropist
- Edward Gaylord (1919âÂÂ2003), American businessman, owner of The Oklahoman and founder of the Gaylord Entertainment Company
- Edward K. Gaylord (1873âÂÂ1974), American newspaper owner and publisher, founder of newspaper The Oklahoman
- Frank Gaylord (1925âÂÂ2018), American sculptor
- Glenn Gaylord, American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter
- James M. Gaylord (1811âÂÂ1874), American politician, U.S. Representative from Ohio (1851âÂÂ1853)
- Jeff Gaylord (1958âÂÂ2023), American professional wrestler
- Jim Gaylord (born 1974), American artist
- John Gaylord (1797âÂÂ1874), American Mormon leader
- Joseph Gaylord, American political consultant
- Karen X. Gaylord (1921âÂÂ2014), American actress and Miss Minnesota (1942)
- Levi B. Gaylord (1840âÂÂ1900), American soldier who fought in the American Civil War
- Louise Olga Gaylord Dillingham (1885âÂÂ1964) American civic leader in Hawaii
- Mitch Gaylord (born 1961), American gymnast
- Norman Gaylord (1923âÂÂ2007), American industrial chemist and research scientist
- Reuben Gaylord (1812âÂÂ1880), American missionary, recognized leader of the missionary pioneers in the Nebraska Territory
- Ronnie Gaylord (1930âÂÂ2004), American singer, songwriter, pantomimer, comedian, and member of The Gaylords
- Scott Gaylord (born 1958), American NASCAR driver
- Winfield R. Gaylord (1870âÂÂ1943), American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1909âÂÂ1913)
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