Dylan vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dylan Rank #28
Waylon Rank #65

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #65 for Waylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

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 Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Waylon

Cash Emmett Jolene Hank Dolly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Waylon more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Waylon mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dylan and Waylon boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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