Land by the road
A variant of the English name Waylon, it is derived from the Old English elements 'weg' meaning road and 'land' meaning land or territory. It originally served as a surname for someone living near a main thoroughfare. The name gained popularity in the United States through its association with country music culture.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Country music pioneer and leader of the Outlaw Country movement
Personal assistant to Mr. Burns · The Simpsons
Costa Rican professional soccer player
