Mason vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
6,471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mase

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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

Mason Rank #42
Waylon Rank #65

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #65 for Waylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mason ___

  • Mason James
  • Mason Lee
  • Mason Ryan
  • Mason Cole
  • Mason Scott
  • Mason Blake

Waylon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Waylon more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Mason and Waylon mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mason and Waylon boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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