Waylon

Meaning of Waylon

From the land by the road.

Waylon has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Waylon

Waylon is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #56 in 2025 from #758 in 2002.

Notable people named Waylon

• Waylon Jennings
  Country music singer
• Waylon Payne
  Country music singer
• Waylon Reavis
  Musician (metal vocalist)
• Waylon Lowe
  Mixed martial artist
• Waylon Smithers
  Fictional character (The Simpsons)

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Questions about the name Waylon

What does the name Waylon mean?

Waylon means from the land by the road, and it comes from English origins.

Is Waylon a boy's or a girl's name?

Waylon is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Waylon?

In 2025, Waylon ranked #56 for boys, up from #65 the year before.

When was Waylon most popular?

Waylon peaked at #56 in 2025.