Name Meaning & Origin
"A legendary blacksmith in Germanic mythology."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Wieland is a Germanic name, from wīg, "war", and land, "land". The English form is Wayland.Weyland the Smith, a smith in Germanic mythology
Wieland is a Germanic name, from wīg, "war", and land, "land". The English form is Wayland.Weyland the Smith, a smith in Germanic mythology
Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.
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Root element "Wayland" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A legendary blacksmith in Germanic mythology.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~4,159 people named Wayland in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 64 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Wayland is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 6.
Wayland is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 4,159 people in the United States are named Wayland. The name peaked in 2023 with 64 recorded uses.
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