Shawn vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #639
Total SSA Count: 438
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639

Raylan Rank #717

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #717 for Raylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Raylan more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Raylan mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Shawn and Raylan boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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