Jason vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jase

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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

Jason Rank #148
Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #148 for Jason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jason ___

  • Jason Michael
  • Jason Thomas
  • Jason Lee
  • Jason Alexander
  • Jason Robert
  • Jason William

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 Jason

Ryan Kevin Amanda Jennifer Tyler

If you choose Waylon

Cash Emmett Jolene Hank Dolly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Waylon mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jason and Waylon boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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