Rey vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American 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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Rey Rank #823

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Raylan mean?

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

Are Rey and Raylan boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.