Cohen vs Waylon

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
Nicknames
Way

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Popularity Comparison

Cohen Rank #239
Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #239 for Cohen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohen ___

  • Cohen James
  • Cohen Elliott
  • Cohen Asher
  • Cohen Grey
  • Cohen Reed
  • Cohen Miles

Waylon ___

  • Waylon James
  • Waylon Lee
  • Waylon Ray
  • Waylon Dean
  • Waylon Cole
  • Waylon Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

If you choose Waylon

Cash Emmett Jolene Hank Dolly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohen or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Waylon mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cohen and Waylon boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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