Waylan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Waylan Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Waylan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Waylan 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.

Waylan Name Origin

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

Is Waylan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Waylan

When considering Waylan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.