Allen vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Allen Rank #574

Raylan Rank #717

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Allen or Raylan more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Allen and Raylan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Allen and Raylan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.