Derrick vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Raylan mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Derrick and Raylan boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.