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Waymon

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Meaning of Waymon: English: 'protector or guardian'

Waymon is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10917th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10917

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

4,746

First recorded 1888 · peak 1936

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 20 babies1982: 22 babies1983: 25 babies1984: 26 babies1985: 18 babies1986: 16 babies1987: 13 babies1988: 16 babies1989: 23 babies1990: 17 babies19901991: 13 babies1992: 16 babies1993: 23 babies1994: 11 babies1995: 8 babies1996: 14 babies1997: 15 babies1998: 11 babies1999: 11 babies2000: 12 babies20002001: 13 babies2002: 7 babies2003: 8 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 9 babies2006: 8 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 7 babies2009: 5 babies2010: 0 babies20102011: 6 babies2012: 0 babies2013: 8 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 6 babies2016: 0 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 6 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Waymon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 26.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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