Raylan vs Jimmy

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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Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Raylan Rank #717
Jimmy Rank #860

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raylan or Jimmy more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Jimmy mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Raylan and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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