Waylon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Land beside the road or skilled craftsman
Origin: Old English/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #56 in 2025 with 5,408 babies born.
History: Waylon may derive from the Old English 'waeg' (road) and 'land,' meaning land beside the road, or from Wayland, the Norse and Germanic smith-god of legend. As a given name, it is strongly associated with American country music culture, particularly through country legend Waylon Jennings, who helped define the outlaw country movement of the 1970s.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Waylon? About 1 in 614 babies born in 2025 were named Waylon, or roughly 14.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Waylon
What does the name Waylon mean?
Waylon means “Land beside the road or skilled craftsman” from Old English/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Waylon?
Waylon has Old English/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Land beside the road or skilled craftsman”.
How popular is Waylon?
Waylon ranked #56 in 2025 — given to 5,408 babies that year.
When was Waylon most popular?
Waylon peaked in 2025 with 5,408 babies registered that year.
Is Waylon a boy or girl name?
Waylon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Waylons in registered births are male.
Is the name Waylon rising or falling in popularity?
Waylon has risen 4331 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4387 in 2020 to #56 in 2025.
How long has Waylon been recorded?
Waylon appears in birth records across 111 years — from 1911 through 2025.