Wayland
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wayland
The name 'Wayland' is derived from Old English 'Wēgnland', composed of 'wēgn' (wagon) and 'land' (land), meaning 'land of wagons' or 'wagon land'.
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Etymology
The name 'Wayland' is derived from Old English 'Wēgnland', composed of 'wēgn' (wagon) and 'land' (land), meaning 'land of wagons' or 'wagon land'. The name is associated with the legendary Anglo-Saxon hero Wayland the Smith, who appears in Old English and Middle English literature, and has also been linked to the Norse god Wayland, known as Völundr in Old Norse.
Wayland currently ranks #2,301 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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