Raylan vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Raylan Rank #717

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Raylan or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Colby mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Raylan and Colby boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.