Waylon vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#65
Total SSA Count
4,878
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Waylon Rank #65
Jace Rank #114

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #114 for Jace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waylon or Jace more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Waylon and Jace mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Waylon and Jace boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.

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