US Popularity:107
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Land by the road; Courageous fighter
Waylon is a masculine name of Old English and Norse origins. A variant of Wayland, this name translates to “land by the road”—something you’ll see plenty of as you and baby enjoy fun road trips together. Waylon also comes from the Old Norse name meaning “courageous fighter,” which is sure to inspire baby to have a strong, unbendable will.

Waylon Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Waylon is currently #1014 on The Bump
Boy:Waylon is currently #265 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Waylon is currently #107 in U.S. births
Boy:Waylon is currently #44 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#107
in 2022
+ 10
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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