Wayland
- Pronunciation
- [Way-land]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Land By The Highway
- Origin
- English
Wayland Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,159 baby boys have been named Wayland. The name peaked in 2023 with 64 US births that year (rank #2241). In 2024, ranked #3143 nationally — 902 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Wayland
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wayland births are: Texas (701), North Carolina (125), California (113).
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7-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wayland's exact length and starting letter: Wacfeld, Wachiru, Wachiwi, Wacleah, Wacuman.
Quick Facts About Wayland
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waylan | Variant Of Wayland. The Mythological Scandinavian Wayland Was A Blacksmith With Supernatural Powers. Modern Singer Waylon Jennings. | Male | English |
| 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 |
| Weyland | From The Land By The Highway | Male | English |
| Weylin | Son Of The Wolf | Male | Celtic |
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Compare Wayland to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wayland against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).