Raylan vs Troy

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

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Popularity Comparison

Raylan Rank #717
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #717 for Raylan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raylan ___

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

Troy ___

  • Troy Allen
  • Troy James
  • Troy Michael
  • Troy Lee
  • Troy Wayne
  • Troy Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raylan

Waylon Wyatt Sawyer Ember Lena

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raylan or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Troy mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Raylan and Troy boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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