Raylee vs Whitney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raylee

Girl #1,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rye meadow, roe deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,250
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raylee Rank #1,250
Whitney Rank #1,050

Whitney is more popular, ranked #1050 vs #1250 for Raylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raylee ___

  • Raylee Ann
  • Raylee Dawn
  • Raylee Grace
  • Raylee Mae
  • Raylee Jo
  • Raylee Claire

Whitney ___

  • Whitney Rose
  • Whitney Grace
  • Whitney Mae
  • Whitney Ann
  • Whitney Claire
  • Whitney Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raylee

Brody Kylee Caden Skylar Brayden

If you choose Whitney

Morgan Brooke Paige Logan Taylor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raylee or Whitney more popular?

Whitney is more popular, ranked #1050 compared to Raylee at #1250 in the United States.

What do Raylee and Whitney mean?

Raylee means "rye meadow, roe deer meadow" (Old English origin). Whitney means "white island" (Old English place name origin).

Are Raylee and Whitney boy or girl names?

Raylee is primarily a girl name. Whitney is primarily a girl name.

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