Waylon

At a Glance

Origin

English (modern variant of Wayland)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

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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

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.

Names Like Waylon

These names share Waylon’s style, era or origin.

• Andy
• Beckett
• Beckham
• Bodie
• Bradley
• Brock

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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