Ricky vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #830
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Raylan mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Ricky and Raylan boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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