Raylan vs Danny

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 #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Raylan Rank #717

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Raylan or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Danny mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Raylan and Danny boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.