Land by the path or road
Waylin is a modern variation of the English surname Wayland. It is derived from the Old English elements 'weg', meaning path or way, and 'land', referring to a specific territory or estate. Historically, it is also linked to the legendary Germanic blacksmith Wayland the Smith.
About 31 boys were named Waylin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Prydain
