Jaylon

Greek

"calm, healer"

Jaylon Origin and Meaning

The name Jaylon is a boy's name.

Jaylon is a modern American name that appears to have emerged in the 1980s and gained increased popularity through the 1990s and 2000s. Its structure suggests it may have developed as a blend of the popular prefix 'Jay-' (derived from the English word for the blue bird or the Latin 'Gaius') with the common suffix '-lon' found in names like Marlon and Waylon. Some linguists suggest it could also be an innovative variation of earlier names like Jalen or Jaylen. The name's phonetic pattern follows contemporary trends in American naming practices that favor distinctive sounds and spellings. Jaylon has been consistently used as a masculine name and has gained some visibility through notable sports figures named Jaylon, contributing to its modern recognition and usage patterns.

Jaylon Rank in US Top 1000

# 997 in the US

Popularity of the name Jaylon

• 821 Unique 2024

Famous People Named Jaylon

• Jaylon Smith American NFL player