Waylon
Waylon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Waylon
- A male given name.
Etymology
Variant of Wayland popularized by the American singer Waylon Jennings who was originally named Wayland.
How popular is Waylon?
Since 1880, 290 girls and 55,048 boys in the U.S. have been named Waylon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4108 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #56 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #56 for boys, with 5,425 babies given the name.
Names similar to Waylon
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Sibling name ideas for Waylon
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Waylon FAQ
What does the name Waylon mean?
A male given name. Variant of Wayland popularized by the American singer Waylon Jennings who was originally named Wayland.
How popular is the name Waylon?
Since 1880, 290 girls and 55,048 boys in the U.S. have been named Waylon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4108 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #56 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #56 for boys, with 5,425 babies given the name.
Is Waylon a boy or girl name?
Waylon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 290 girls and 55,048 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.