Waylon vs Jonathan

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 #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

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Waylon Rank #65

Jonathan Rank #83

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Waylon or Jonathan more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Waylon and Jonathan mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Waylon and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.