Raylan vs Jerry

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 #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Raylan Rank #717

Jerry Rank #868

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Raylan or Jerry more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Jerry mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raylan and Jerry boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.