Pryce vs Waylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pryce

Boy #2,715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Rhys, ardor and enthusiasm"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,715
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pry, Prie, Prykins

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Waylan

Boy #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,708
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Way, Wayle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pryce Rank #2,715
Waylan Rank #2,708

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2715 for Pryce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pryce ___

  • Pryce James
  • Pryce Thomas
  • Pryce Owen
  • Pryce Evan
  • Pryce Rhys
  • Pryce Lee

Waylan ___

  • Waylan James
  • Waylan Cole
  • Waylan Lee
  • Waylan Scott
  • Waylan Dean
  • Waylan Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pryce

Rhys Bryce Owen Evan Emrys

If you choose Waylan

Maverick Easton Sutton Briar Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pryce or Waylan more popular?

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Pryce at #2715 in the United States.

What do Pryce and Waylan mean?

Pryce means "son of Rhys, ardor and enthusiasm" (Welsh origin). Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Pryce and Waylan boy or girl names?

Pryce is primarily a boy name. Waylan is primarily a boy name.

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