Zay vs Waylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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Zay Rank #2,854

Waylan Rank #2,708

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Zay or Waylan more popular?

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Zay and Waylan mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Zay and Waylan boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Waylan is primarily a boy name.