Waylon

Waylon Meaning & Origin

About Waylon
The name Waylon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name Wægelun, which means "land by the road." It is a masculine name that is often associated with strength, determination, and a love for adventure. Waylon is a name that signifies someone who is independent, confident, and has a strong sense of direction in life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Waylon are male.

Waylon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 L AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪˌlɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', 'FLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waylon in Braille

Here's how to represent Waylon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Waylon in braille

How to Spell the Name Waylon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Waylon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Waylon in sign language

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