Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Waylon

Waylon is a name that’s taken a circuitous route before arriving at our front door. It all started with a Germanic name “Wieland” from the elements “wela” (‘skill’) and “land” (‘land’). The English adopted the name probably from early Scandinavian settlers and eventually anglicized it to Wēland in Olde English and then Wayland. Wayland was the original birth name given to country musician Waylon Jennings. His mother basically made up Waylon by slightly altering Wayland so his name wouldn’t be associated with a nearby Baptist college she hadn’t known about. Mrs. Jennings inadvertently gave the English-speaking population a new name. Waylon Jennings himself thought his name sounded too backwoods or “hillbilly” as he put it, but admitted it had come to grow on him. In Norse Mythology, Wayland the Smith (Völundr in Old Norse) was a master blacksmith with unsurpassed skill who purportedly shaped the swords of many victorious warriors. Waylon is a name that is used almost exclusively in the United States.

All About the Baby Name – Waylon

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME WAYLON

The number Nine personality represents the completion or ending of the cycle, and a need for perfection. This is the personality that moves from "self" to a greater understanding and compassion for the human condition and the world order. They want to make the world a better place. Nines are capable of great spiritual and humanitarian achievements. They are courageous and fearless, able to fight great battles on behalf of worthy causes. These personalities will not tolerate injustice. They are compassionate people with a strong sensitivity to others. They are able to both educate and inspire. Friendships and relationships are the lifeblood to the Nine, and they place a high value on love and affection. Nines are often exceptionally gifted artistically, and they have a keen imagination and enterprising mind.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME WAYLON

Waylon made his debut on the U.S. male naming charts in 1968. Not coincidentally, in 1967 Waylon Jennings released his first hit single “Just to Satisfy You”. While the name Waylon wasn’t an instant success on the charts, it did seem to grow along with the country music star’s rising career. The height of the name’s popularity was in 1980. By the late 80s, people started to forget about this name and for most of the 1990s it would come and go off the charts (meaning usage was almost extinct). Then suddenly Waylon stepped back up to the mike again in 2002 (the year Mr. Jennings died of complications from diabetes). It became a tribute of sorts for some fans and parents to use this name on their sons. Now that we’re deeper into the 21st century, it looks like Waylon is a name here to stay. The Texas-born country musician gave the name a rugged, country and western quality which probably appeals to parents outside of his fan base. It’s a cool, original name, but people will usually connect it with Waylon Jennings (so that has to not bother you). And why would it? Waylon Jennings was a ‘skillful’ musician; with a name like Waylon perhaps your son will find his own ‘skill’ so that he may thrive and prosper as well.

Quick Facts

ON WAYLON

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

292

PRONUNCIATION:

WAY-lən

SIMPLE MEANING:

Skilled

Characteristics

OF WAYLON

Multi-talented

Intuitive

Oneness

Idealistic

Philanthropy

Independent

Perfection

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Waylon

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME WAYLON

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Waylon

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME WAYLON

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Waylon


Popular Songs

ON WAYLON

Willie Waylon and Me
a song by David Allan Coe

Waylon, Willie and Me
a song by David Allen Coe

Willie, Waylon and Me
a song by David Allan Coe

Famous People

NAMED WAYLON

Waylon Jennings (country musician)

Children of Famous People

NAMED WAYLON

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Waylon

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME WAYLON

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Waylon