Raylan vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Raylan Rank #717

Darius Rank #746

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Raylan or Darius more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Darius mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Raylan and Darius boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.