The spelling of the name "Waylan" is pronounced as /ˈweɪlən/. The first sound is the long "a" sound followed by the "y" sound. The next syllable is the "l" sound, which is doubled to indicate emphasis on that sound. Finally, the last syllable is the "ən" sound, which is a schwa sound. Schwa is a neutral sound that can be represented by any vowel. In this case, it is represented by the letter "a." Therefore, the correct spelling of the name is "Waylan."
The word Waylan is a variant spelling of the name Waylon. The name Waylon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Waeland. It is composed of two elements: wæg/waeg, meaning way or road, and land, meaning land or territory. Therefore, Waylon/Waylan can be roughly translated to mean land by the road or territory near the way.