Theodore vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Theodore Rank #4
Waylon Rank #65

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #65 for Waylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

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 Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Waylon

Cash Emmett Jolene Hank Dolly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Waylon more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Waylon mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Theodore and Waylon boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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