Cassian vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cass, Cas

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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
Nicknames
Ray

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Raylan Rank #717

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #717 for Raylan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassian ___

  • Cassian James
  • Cassian Alexander
  • Cassian Oliver
  • Cassian Alaric
  • Cassian Frederick
  • Cassian Julian

Raylan ___

  • Raylan James
  • Raylan Cole
  • Raylan Scott
  • Raylan Dale
  • Raylan Wayne
  • Raylan Lee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Raylan more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Raylan mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Cassian and Raylan boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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