Waylon
WAY-lon
Popularity
#5000
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
49,881
Peak Year
#4,953 in 2022
First Recorded
1911
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Waylon is an English name derived from the Old English elements 'weg' meaning 'way' or 'road' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It implies someone from a roadside or a traveler.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Waylon Jennings
American country music singer and songwriter
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