Raylan
Raylan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Raylan
- A male given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Modern coinage from Ray, compare Rylan, Braylon.
How popular is Raylan?
Since 1880, 586 girls and 6,856 boys in the U.S. have been named Raylan (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3021 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #473 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #802 for boys, with 331 babies given the name.
Names similar to Raylan
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Sibling name ideas for Raylan
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Raylan FAQ
What does the name Raylan mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage. Modern coinage from Ray, compare Rylan, Braylon.
How popular is the name Raylan?
Since 1880, 586 girls and 6,856 boys in the U.S. have been named Raylan (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3021 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #473 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #802 for boys, with 331 babies given the name.
Is Raylan a boy or girl name?
Raylan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 586 girls and 6,856 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.