Waylan
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Wayland. The Mythological Scandinavian Wayland Was A Blacksmith With Supernatural Powers. Modern Singer Waylon Jennings.
- Origin
- English
Waylan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,237 baby boys have been named Waylan. The name peaked in 2023 with 60 US births that year (rank #2340). In 2024, ranked #2700 nationally — 360 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Waylan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Waylan births are: Texas (25), California (23), Florida (17).
Other English-Origin Names Like Waylan
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6-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Waylan's exact length and starting letter: Wacian, Wadley, Wafiyy, Wagaye, Wagner.
Quick Facts About Waylan
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waylin | Variant Of Wayland. The Mythological Scandinavian Wayland Was A Blacksmith With Supernatural Powers. Modern Singer Waylon Jennings. | Male | English |
| Waylon | Variant Of Wayland. The Mythological Scandinavian Wayland Was A Blacksmith With Supernatural Powers. Modern Singer Waylon Jennings. | Male | English |
| Weylin | Son Of The Wolf | Male | Celtic |
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Compare Waylan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Waylan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).