Names Starting With W
BoyEnglish#158 in 2025
Waylon
Waylon is a boys' name of English origin meaning “land beside the road.” It ranked #158 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
WAY-lon
meaning & origin
The name Waylon means “land beside the road.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Derived from the Old English place name meaning land beside the road or wagon road. Strongly associated with outlaw country music legend Waylon Jennings, which has fueled its appeal.
popularity over time
#1892020
#1812021
#1732022
#1662023
#1582024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #158 |
| 2023 | #166 |
| 2022 | #173 |
| 2021 | #181 |
| 2020 | #189 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Waylon
- Waylon Jennings (country musician)
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