Jefferson vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Ray Jaxxon Mylo Amos

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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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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Raylan Rank #717

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #717 for Raylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Raylan more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Raylan mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Jefferson and Raylan boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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