Flynn vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian American

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Flynn Rank #738

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Raylan mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Flynn and Raylan boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.