Jonathan vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

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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

Jonathan Rank #83
Waylon Rank #65

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan 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 Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

If you choose Waylon

Cash Emmett Jolene Hank Dolly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Waylon more popular?

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

What do Jonathan and Waylon mean?

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

Are Jonathan and Waylon boy or girl names?

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

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