Dutton vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dutton Rank #737
Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #737 for Dutton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dutton ___

  • Dutton James
  • Dutton Cole
  • Dutton Reid
  • Dutton Lane
  • Dutton Scott
  • Dutton Grey

Raylan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dutton

Walker Sutton Colby Scout June

If you choose Raylan

Waylon Wyatt Sawyer Ember Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dutton or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Dutton at #737 in the United States.

What do Dutton and Raylan mean?

Dutton means "farm settlement of Dudda" (Old English origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Dutton and Raylan boy or girl names?

Dutton is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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