Roy vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Raylan Rank #717

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Roy or Raylan more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Roy and Raylan mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Roy and Raylan boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.