Raylan vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Raylan Rank #717

Rex Rank #793

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Raylan or Rex more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Rex mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Raylan and Rex boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.