Waylon vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Waylon Rank #65

Evan Rank #143

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Waylon or Evan more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Waylon and Evan mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Waylon and Evan boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.