Jonathan vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

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Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Jonathan Rank #83

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Waylon mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jonathan and Waylon boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.