Gaylord is a surname of Norman French origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Bill Gaylord (born 1967), British former alpine skier Charles Gaylord (1936–2009), American martial artist Chester Gaylord (1899–1984), American singer Edith Kinney Gaylord (1916–2001), American journalist and philanthropist Edward Gaylord (1919–2003), American businessman, owner of The Oklahoman and founder of the Gaylord Entertainment Company Edward K. Gaylord (1873–1974), American newspaper owner and publisher, founder of newspaper The Oklahoman Frank Gaylord (1925–2018), American sculptor Glenn Gaylord, American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter James M. Gaylord (1811–1874), American politician, U.S. Representative from Ohio (1851–1853) Jeff Gaylord (1958–2023), American professional wrestler Jim Gaylord (born 1974), American artist John Gaylord (1797–1874), American Mormon leader Joseph Gaylord, American political consultant Karen X. Gaylord (1921–2014), American actress and Miss Minnesota (1942) Levi B. Gaylord (1840–1900), American soldier who fought in the American Civil War Louise Olga Gaylord Dillingham (1885–1964) American civic leader in Hawaii Mitch Gaylord (born 1961), American gymnast Norman Gaylord (1923–2007), American industrial chemist and research scientist Reuben Gaylord (1812–1880), American missionary, recognized leader of the missionary pioneers in the Nebraska Territory Ronnie Gaylord (1930–2004), American singer, songwriter, pantomimer, comedian, and member of The Gaylords Scott Gaylord (born 1958), American NASCAR driver Winfield R. Gaylord (1870–1943), American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1909–1913)
See also Gaylord (disambiguation) Gaylord (given name)