Raylan vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Raylan Rank #717

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Raylan or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Mac mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Raylan and Mac boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.