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At a Glance: Name: Waylon – Origin: English (modern variant of Wayland) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: WAY-lon
Waylon is pronounced WAY-lon, and while it's often described as meaning 'land by the road' or 'land beside the highway,' that claim doesn't actually check out. What's documented instead is that Waylon is a modern variant of Wayland, most closely tied to singer Waylon Jennings. It's an English name with a classic, easygoing sound if you're after something familiar rather than trendy.
Meaning & Origin of Waylon
Origin: English (modern variant of Wayland).
A common claim: Widely listed on baby-name sites as meaning 'land by the road' or 'land beside the highway.' Actually: Waylon is documented as a phonetic variant of Wayland, popularized by singer Waylon Jennings, with no established meaning of its own.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Waylon
Phonetic: WAY-lon IPA: /ˈweɪlən/
Popularity of Waylon
Waylon sat at #65 among boys' names in 2024, with 4,878 babies given the name, just below its high point of #62 in 2023 when 4,894 boys were named Waylon.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Waylon mean?
Widely listed on baby-name sites as meaning ‘land by the road’ or ‘land beside the highway.’ Waylon is documented as a phonetic variant of Wayland, popularized by singer Waylon Jennings, with no established meaning of its own.
How do you pronounce Waylon?
Waylon is pronounced WAY-lon (IPA: /ˈweɪlən/).
Is Waylon a popular name right now?
Waylon is near its all-time peak (#62 in 2023), ranked #65 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1911–2024.)
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