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Weyland
How to Pronounce Weyland
Pronounced WAY-land /ˈweɪ.lənd/High
Meaning: A spelling of Wayland — variously 'the land by the way/road' (English) and the name of Wayland the Smith, the legendary Germanic master-smith; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Weyland is a spelling of Wayland — variously 'the land by the way/road' (English) and the name of Wayland the Smith, the legendary Germanic master-smith (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'WAY-land'; nickname Wey).
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-land-by-the-road at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Weyland mean?
Weyland spells Wayland — variously 'the land by the road' and the legendary smith Wayland; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Weyland?
It's said WAY-land /ˈweɪ.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Weyland a boy or girl name?
Weyland is a boy's name.
How popular is Weyland?
Weyland is a rare name in the U.S.