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Mccoy vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mccoy

Boy #911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#911
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Mccoy Rank #911
Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mccoy or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Mccoy and Raylan mean?

Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Mccoy and Raylan boy or girl names?

Mccoy is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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