Wilson vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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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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Wilson Rank #645

Raylan Rank #717

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Wilson or Raylan more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Raylan mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Wilson and Raylan boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.