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Waymon

♂ Boy

Pronounced WAY-mun /ˈweɪ.mən/Medium

Meaning: An American form of Wayman, from the English surname for a 'wagon-maker' or 'keeper of the way; road guard.' Borne by jazz bassist Wayman Tisdale (as Waymon in some records).Low

In 30 seconds: A warm American name: Waymon means 'wagon-maker; road-keeper' (said 'WAY-mun'). Vintage and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn American form of Wayman, from the English surname for a 'wagon-maker' or 'keeper of the way; road guard.' Borne by jazz bassist Wayman Tisdale (as Waymon in some records).
U.S. rank (2023)#12155 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1936
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,740

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193618882023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Waymon is an American form of Wayman, from the English surname for a 'wagon-maker' or 'keeper of the way; road guard.' Associated with musician Wayman Tisdale, it reads warm and vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'WAY-mun').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Waymon is an American form of Wayman, from the English surname for a 'wagon-maker' or 'road-keeper' — familiar from musician Wayman Tisdale (said 'WAY-mun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Waymon — American form of Wayman; 'wagon-maker; road-keeper'

Variations

WaymanWaymondWeyman

Nicknames

WayMon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Waymon mean?

Waymon is an American form of Wayman, from the English surname for a 'wagon-maker' or 'road-keeper.'

How do you pronounce Waymon?

It's said WAY-mun /ˈweɪ.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Waymon a boy or girl name?

Waymon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Waymon?

Waymon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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