Waylon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Waylon Name at a Glance

Name	Waylon
Meaning	Variant of Wayland. The mythological Scandinavian Wayland was a blacksmith with supernatural powers. Modern singer Waylon Jennings.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Waylon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Waylon means “Variant of Wayland. The mythological Scandinavian Wayland was a blacksmith with supernatural powers. Modern singer Waylon Jennings”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Waylon Name Origin

Our database records Waylon under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Waylon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Waylon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Waylon

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