Waylon vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Waylon Rank #65

August Rank #88

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #88 for August.

Is Waylon or August more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Waylon and August mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Waylon and August boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.