Waylon

Meaning: from Wayland, the legendary smith · Origin: English (from Germanic) · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A form of Wayland, the master smith of Germanic legend (Old English Wēland). Country star Waylon Jennings made it famous.

Famous people named Waylon

Waylon Jennings (singer)

Nicknames

Way

Variants & related names

Wayland, Waylen

Waylon name art

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FAQ

What does the name Waylon mean?

Waylon means “from Wayland, the legendary smith”. It comes from English (from Germanic).

Is Waylon a popular name?

Yes — Waylon has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Waylon?

Way.

What are other forms of Waylon?

Wayland, Waylen.

Similar names

Ryder · Harrison · Bryson · Sawyer · Kingston · Chase

More: names starting with W · all boys' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.