Neil vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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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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Neil Rank #866

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Raylan mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Neil and Raylan boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.