Waylon vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Waylon Rank #65

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #65 for Waylon.

Is Waylon or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Waylon and John mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Waylon and John boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.