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Wayland

male

Meaning

"Land By the Road"

From Old English elements for road and land, also linked to the legendary smith Wayland in Germanic tradition.

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Popularity History of Wayland

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3143Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3143

Wayland was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-902

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Wayland Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Wayland.

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Wayie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Wayland

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Germanic
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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