Waylan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #2599 in 2025 with 51 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: wayland, wylan, wailani, waylen, waylin, waylon, waylyn, waylynn
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Waylan? About 1 in 65,265 babies born in 2025 were named Waylan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Waylan
What does the name Waylan mean?
Waylan means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Waylan?
Waylan has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Waylan?
Waylan ranked #2572 in 2025 — given to 51 babies that year.
When was Waylan most popular?
Waylan peaked in 2023 with 60 babies registered that year.
Is Waylan a boy or girl name?
Waylan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Waylans in registered births are male.
Is the name Waylan rising or falling in popularity?
Waylan has risen 12861 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15433 in 2020 to #2572 in 2025.
How long has Waylan been recorded?
Waylan appears in birth records across 70 years — from 1923 through 2025.