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Waylen
Pronounced WAY-luhn /ˈweɪ.lən/Medium
Meaning: A variant spelling of Waylon, an English surname name generally linked to Wayland (Old English Weland), the legendary smith of Germanic myth. Used here for a girl, though Waylon and its spellings are usually boys' names, which we note.Low
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History & Origin
Waylen is a modern spelling of Waylon, an English surname name usually traced to Wayland (Old English Weland), the legendary smith of Germanic story. Waylon's fame as a first name owes much to twentieth-century American country music. As a girl's name it is rare; it remains chiefly a boys' name, which we note (said 'WAY-luhn').
For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against much heavier boys' use. Rare, country-flavored, and crisp.
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What does the name Waylen mean?
Waylen is a spelling of Waylon, an English surname name generally linked to Wayland, the legendary smith of Germanic myth.
How do you pronounce Waylen?
It's said WAY-luhn /ˈweɪ.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Waylen a boy or girl name?
Waylen is used here for a girl, but Waylon and its spellings are usually boys' names — we note that plainly.
How popular is Waylen?
Waylen is a rare name for girls in the U.S., and more common for boys.