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Raylan vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#717
Total SSA Count
368
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raylan Rank #717
Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #717 for Raylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raylan or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Duke mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Raylan and Duke boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.

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