Waylan vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Waylan Rank #2,708

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2708 for Waylan.

Is Waylan or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Waylan at #2708 in the United States.

What do Waylan and Willis mean?

Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Waylan and Willis boy or girl names?

Waylan is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.