Quick answer
Wayland is a boy name meaning "craft, cunning".
Pronunciation: English /ˈweɪ.lənd/.
Meaning and history
From Old English Weland, probably derived from the Germanic root * wīlą meaning "craft, cunning". In Germanic legend Weland (called Vǫlundr in Old Norse) was a master smith and craftsman. He was captured and hamstrung by King Niðhad, but took revenge by killing the king's sons.
Notes and context
Usage: english, anglo saxon mythology