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Weylon

♂ Boy

Pronounced WAY-lun /ˈweɪ.lən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Waylon — variously 'land by the road/path' (English) and linked to Wayland, the legendary smith of Germanic myth; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Land by the road; a skilled smith: Weylon spells Waylon. Crisp, modern, and warm. Routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish, Norse
MeaningA spelling of Waylon — variously 'land by the road/path' (English) and linked to Wayland, the legendary smith of Germanic myth; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9792 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819772024

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

Weylon is a spelling of Waylon — variously 'land by the road/path' (English) and linked to Wayland, the legendary smith of Germanic myth (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'WAY-lun').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Waylon (popularized by Waylon Jennings). Rare in this form, land-by-the-road at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Waylon is variously 'land by the road' and linked to Wayland the legendary smith — Weylon is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'WAY-lun').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Waylon — English/Norse; routes layered

Variations

WaylonWaylenWeylan

Nicknames

Wey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Weylon mean?

Weylon spells Waylon — variously 'land by the road' and linked to Wayland the smith. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Weylon?

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

Is Weylon a boy or girl name?

Weylon is a boy's name.

How popular is Weylon?

Weylon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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