Rylan
Rylan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rylan
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
Possibly a variant of Ryland, meaning "rye field" and from Old English.
How popular is Rylan?
Since 1880, 6,628 girls and 34,532 boys in the U.S. have been named Rylan (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #700 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #146 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #416 for boys, with 961 babies given the name.
Names similar to Rylan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rylan
Sister and brother names that share Rylan's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rylan FAQ
What does the name Rylan mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. Possibly a variant of Ryland, meaning "rye field" and from Old English.
What is the origin of the name Rylan?
Rylan is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Rylan?
Since 1880, 6,628 girls and 34,532 boys in the U.S. have been named Rylan (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #700 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #146 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #416 for boys, with 961 babies given the name.
Is Rylan a boy or girl name?
Rylan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,628 girls and 34,532 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.