Dylan vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Dylan Rank #28

Waylon Rank #65

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #65 for Waylon.

Is Dylan or Waylon more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Waylon mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dylan and Waylon boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.