Ray vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Ray Rank #777

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Raylan mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Ray and Raylan boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.