Roger vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Roger Rank #750

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Raylan mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Roger and Raylan boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.