"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
Christian Name · English Origin
Waylon Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Waylon
boy
Waylon means "Land by the road; Wayfarer", a boy's name of English origin. The name Waylon does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Waylon walks the Way — Christ the path, the Word a lamp, the wayfarer who finds that the road leads to the Father.
Is Waylon in the Bible?
No — the name Waylon does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Land by the road; Wayfarer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Waylon.
Pronunciation:/WAY-lun/
OriginEnglish
MeaningLand by the road; Wayfarer
What does Waylon mean?
Waylon is a boy name of English origin meaning "Land by the road; Wayfarer". Waylon walks the road — and Christ is the Way. 'I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.' Waylon journeys on the only path that leads home.
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What does Waylon mean in the Bible?
Waylon means "Land by the road; Wayfarer" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Waylon walks the road — and Christ is the Way. 'I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.' Waylon journeys on the only path that leads home.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Waylon?
Waylon is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Land by the road; Wayfarer" — not because Scripture names anyone Waylon.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
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Which books of the Bible mention Waylon?
Waylon is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Waylon?
Waylon walks the Way — Christ the path, the Word a lamp, the wayfarer who finds that the road leads to the Father.
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Waylon name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Waylon
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Waylon?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Waylon?
You can read every verse where Waylon appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.