Waylon vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Waylon Rank #65

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #65 for Waylon.

Is Waylon or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Waylon and Dylan mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Waylon and Dylan boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.