Rex vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Rex Rank #793

Raylan Rank #717

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

Is Rex or Raylan more popular?

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

What do Rex and Raylan mean?

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

Are Rex and Raylan boy or girl names?

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