Mac vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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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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Mac Rank #696

Raylan Rank #717

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Mac or Raylan more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Mac and Raylan mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Mac and Raylan boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.