Waylan vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waylan

Boy #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Waylan Rank #2,708

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2708 for Waylan.

Is Waylan or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Waylan at #2708 in the United States.

What do Waylan and Payson mean?

Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Waylan and Payson boy or girl names?

Waylan is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.