John vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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John Rank #21

Waylon Rank #65

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #65 for Waylon.

Is John or Waylon more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do John and Waylon mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are John and Waylon boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.