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Waylon

Boy

English origin ยท /WAY-lon/ ยท classic

Meaning: Land beside the road.

Popularity 78/1002 syllablesโ†‘ Rising

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Today, Waylon is a popular, familiar name (popularity 78/100).

It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.

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Waylon is an English name derived from the Old English elements 'weg' meaning 'way, road' and 'land' meaning 'land'. It originally referred to someone who lived by a roadway or a path. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, partly due to the influence of country music legend Waylon Jennings.

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