Gaylan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gaylan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 302 babies have been named Gaylan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaylan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,545 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,545
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Gaylan is also used as a girl name, ranked #36645.
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About the Name Gaylan
Gaylan is a boy name .
Is Gaylan a boy or girl name? Gaylan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,545 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,645. Gaylan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gaylan is currently ranked #10,545 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaylan include Gayl, Gayly, Gaylie, Gaie, and Gaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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