Cal vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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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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Cal Rank #671

Raylan Rank #717

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Cal or Raylan more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Cal and Raylan mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Cal and Raylan boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.