Houston vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #704
Total SSA Count: 381
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Dustin Alden Cassius Dennis

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Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #717
Total SSA Count: 368
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Lee Marvin Lionel Jeffrey

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Popularity Comparison

Houston Rank #704

Raylan Rank #717

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #717 for Raylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Raylan more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Houston and Raylan mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Houston and Raylan boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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