Larkin vs Wayland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #3,118 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

English American Norse Anglo-Saxon

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Wayland Rank #3,118

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 vs #3118 for Wayland.

Is Larkin or Wayland more popular?

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Wayland at #3118 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Wayland mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wayland means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Larkin and Wayland boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Wayland is primarily a boy name.