Waylon
English boy's name meaning “land beside the road”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- land beside the road
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #62
- Born in 2023
- 4,894
Meaning & origin
Waylon is a variant of Wayland, an English name linked to 'land by the road' and to Wayland the legendary smith. Country star Waylon Jennings boosted it.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Waylon ranked #62 for boys. It has risen about 228 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,894 US boys were given the name Waylon.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #62 in 2023
“Unranked” means Waylon was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Waylon: frequently asked questions
What does the name Waylon mean?
Waylon is a English name meaning "land beside the road". Waylon is a variant of Wayland, an English name linked to 'land by the road' and to Wayland the legendary smith. Country star Waylon Jennings boosted it.
Where does the name Waylon come from?
Waylon is of English origin. Waylon is a variant of Wayland, an English name linked to 'land by the road' and to Wayland the legendary smith. Country star Waylon Jennings boosted it.
Is Waylon a boy or a girl name?
Waylon is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Waylon?
In 2023, 4,894 US boys were given the name Waylon.
Is Waylon a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Waylon ranked #62 for boys. It has risen about 228 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.