Seth vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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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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Seth Rank #559

Raylan Rank #717

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Seth or Raylan more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Seth and Raylan mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Seth and Raylan boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.