Variant of Waylon, which is a form of Wayland, the name of a legendary master smith in Norse and Germanic myth. Possibly from a Germanic root meaning craft or cunning.
Vibe
stronggrounded
How it ages.
Easy to say and uncommon, with a legendary smith behind it; should age well for parents who like modern, sturdy boys' names.
The cultural moment.
In the United States, Waylen entered the Top 1000 in 2022, peaked at #678 in 2023, then eased to #849 in 2025.