Eugene vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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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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Eugene Rank #871

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Eugene or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Raylan mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Eugene and Raylan boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.