Enoch vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enoch

Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
367
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eno, Nock

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #719 for Enoch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enoch ___

  • Enoch James
  • Enoch David
  • Enoch William
  • Enoch Isaiah
  • Enoch Elias
  • Enoch Samuel

Raylan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Enoch

Ezra Silas Miriam Esther Elijah

If you choose Raylan

Waylon Wyatt Sawyer Ember Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Raylan mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Enoch and Raylan boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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