Jaylon
Meaning of Jaylon
The name Jaylon is a modern and distinctive choice for boys, recognized for its smooth and contemporary sound. Pronounced as JAY-lon (/ˈdʒeɪ.lɑn/), this name has gained popularity over the years, particularly in the United States. Jaylon is often considered a variation of names like Jalen and Jaylen, which share similar phonetic qualities. The name began to see notable use in the late 20th century, with its presence steadily increasing in baby name rankings since the early 1990s. While not overwhelmingly common, Jaylon has maintained a consistent appeal, ranking within the top 2000 names for newborn boys in recent decades. It carries a modern flair that resonates well with parents seeking a unique yet familiar name for their child.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAY-lon (/ˈdʒeɪ.lɑn/)
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Notable People Named Jaylon
| Jaylon Smith is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, known for his college career at Notre Dame and being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016. |
| Jaylon Lawrence Johnson is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Utah. |
| Jaylon Ferguson - Jaylon O'Neal Ferguson is a former American football outside linebacker who played three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL after being drafted in 2019. |
| Jaylon Moore is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) who played college football at UT Martin and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2020. |
| Jaylon Tate is an American professional basketball player for the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) who previously played college basketball for the University of Illinois. |
| Jaylon Terrell Jones is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Ole Miss. |
| Jaylon Jones is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Texas A&M. |
