US Popularity:615
Origin:British
Meaning:Little king
Rylan is a gender-neutral name of Old English origin. A variant of the English surname Ryland, this name translates to “land where Rye is grown.” Rye is such a versatile grain and can be used for anything from bread to whiskey. This makes the name Rylan a beautiful way to remind baby of their endless potential—and the beauty of nature, of course.
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Famous People Named Rylan

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  • Rylan Jaxson Mabius
    Son of Eric Mabius

Common Nicknames for Rylan

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How Popular Is The Name Rylan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rylan is currently #667 on The Bump
Boy:Rylan is currently #378 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rylan is currently #483 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rylan is currently #615 in U.S. births
Boy:Rylan is currently #371 in U.S. births
Girl:Rylan is currently #1135 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#1135
in 2024
- 94
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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