Waylon
Waylon is a boys' name of English origin meaning “land beside the road.” It ranked #56 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Old English place name meaning land beside the road or wagon road.
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how do you pronounce Waylon?
WAY-lon
where does the name Waylon come from?
A variant of Wayland, an English name from the Old English place-name element combining a road or way with land.
Strongly associated with outlaw country music legend Waylon Jennings, which has fueled its appeal.
how popular is this name?
Waylon has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 53 years since 1967, and fell outside it for 6. It peaked at #56 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #56 |
| 2024 | #65 |
| 2023 | #63 |
| 2022 | #66 |
| 2021 | #69 |
| 2020 | #103 |
| 2019 | #113 |
| 2018 | #142 |
| 2017 | #162 |
| 2016 | #196 |
| 2010 | #420 |
| 1990 | #992 |
| 1980 | #418 |
| 1970 | #753 |
| 1967 | #992 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Waylon fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Waylon
This spelling was popularised by the country singer Waylon Jennings, who was born Wayland and changed the spelling himself, and its use as a given name largely follows his career.
what are the nicknames and variants of Waylon?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Waylon?
- Waylon Jennings (country musician)
what names are similar to Waylon?
what names go well with Waylon?
Sibling names that share Waylon's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Waylon
What does the name Waylon mean?
Waylon means “land beside the road”.
What is the origin of the name Waylon?
Waylon comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Wayland, Waylan and Weylin.
How popular is the name Waylon?
Waylon ranked #56 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #56, and it has spent 53 years in the top 1,000 since 1967.
Is Waylon a boy or girl name?
Waylon is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Waylon?
Waylon is pronounced WAY-lon, with 2 syllables.
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