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Raylon

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAYL-ohn /ˈreɪl.oʊn/Medium

Meaning: Rye landMedium

In 30 seconds: Raylon is an English name read as 'rye land,' a coinage with a rural, place-name flavor.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Brazilian
MeaningRye land
U.S. rank (2025)#3076 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519622025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raylon is an English name understood to mean 'rye land,' joining the idea of the grain with land. It has the feel of a coined name built from familiar English elements rather than an old, attested form. That earthy sense is the core of it.

The blended '-lon' ending gives it a smooth, modern finish while keeping the rustic image of a rye field. It pairs the homely and the contemporary in one word.

Did you know? Raylon is a spelling variant of Raylan, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'rye land' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Raylon — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raylon mean?

Raylon is usually explained as meaning 'rye land' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Raylon?

It's commonly said RAYL-ohn /ˈreɪl.oʊn/.

Is Raylon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Raylon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Raylon?

In 2024, Raylon ranked #2896 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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