Bray vs Waylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

American Irish English

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Boy #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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Bray Rank #2,828

Waylan Rank #2,708

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2828 for Bray.

Is Bray or Waylan more popular?

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Waylan mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Waylan boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Waylan is primarily a boy name.