Is Jaylen a boy's name??

Question

Me and my fiance are having a bit of trouble. We are having a baby boy in February and can't seem to find the right name for him. We both fell in love with the name Jaylen, but every time we tell someone his name, they shake their head! Everyone says it sounds like a girls name and that our son will be teased when he gets older because of his name. Please help us!

Answer 1

I think it is a boys name that could possibly be used as a girls name. It is gaining a little popularity as a girls name. But I would assume it would be the same as if you named him Jaime, Pat, Kim, Chris, Ryan, Sam, etc... If this is what you want to name your son, then I would name him Jaylen. I would assume if you told people you wanted to name your son Robert or Alex or anything else, they would have a problem with it too. Names are subjective. I would just pick a name and limit the number of people you tell to a few or none until after he is born. They will have a greater problem picking on the name once it's official.

Congratulations!

http://www.behindthename.com/
JAYLEN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English (Modern)
Pronounced: JAY-len
Variant of JALEN (Meaning unknown. Possibly an invented name, or possibly a variant of GALEN)

From the Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/ )
Popularity for Boys for the last 5 years:
2005 194
2004 204
2003 203
2002 215
2001 238
2000 224

Popularity for Girls for the last 5 years:
2004 959 - this was the only year it broke the top 1,000 in the last 15 years.

Answer 2

Meaning Of Jaylen

Answer 3

I'm naming my baby boy jaylen , to be honest I think it's a very unique name

Answer 4

i think the name Jaylen is sooo cute. i love it. yes its a boys name. he will not get teased i know a guy with that name and he has never been teased for it. it can be spelled a lot of different ways too.
Jaelin
Jaelin
Jaylin
stay away from jay-LYNN because its may LOOK feminine. even though it isnt.
i also like the name Jayden. i think its cute too. and if you are still worried about the name Jaylen you could always go with Jayden. its really cool boys name. but i think Jaylen is pefectly fine for a boy. i wouldnt name a girl jaylen or imagine it as a girls name. go with what you like the best.,if your friends dont like it then too bad, its not their baby its yours so chose what like. and good luck!

Answer 5

I personally know a boy named Jaylen, but I'd try to go with Jayden - it sounds more masculine. I think that if that's the name you want though, go with it. I don't think he'll be teased. It's an uncommon name, and no one will really think "oh no - he has a girls name" because they probably won't know which gender it's for, no offense. I like the name though. Good luck and congradulations on your little boy!

Answer 6

There's a famous basketball player named Jalen Rose. Jaylen is one of those names that can be used for either a boy or girl.

Answer 7

It's definitely unisex. I have a male cousin named Jaylen and I think it's a very nice name.

Me and my husband are having the same discussion about the name "Jayden"-- he thinks it sounds too feminine. I love both Jaylen & Jayden. In fact, I love "J" names.

Answer 8

My friends son is named Jaylen and I dont think it sounds girlie, but thats Just me. Besides chances are hes gonna be called Jay growing up anyways. Now thats a cool name! O'wait thats my name! lol

Answer 9

Jaylen is a boy and a girl name. as a matter of fact i know this baby he is about 12 months old and that's his name spelled exactly. well i hope i was some help. God bless you and you'r new child

Answer 10

Jaylen is more of a girls name