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Raylan vs Troy

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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Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raylan Rank #717
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #717 for Raylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raylan or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Troy mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Raylan and Troy boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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