Rylan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Island meadow or rye land
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #416 in 2025 with 771 babies born.
History: Rylan is a modern variant of Ryland, an English place name meaning rye land or land where rye is grown, from Old English 'ryge' (rye) and 'land.' It may also be influenced by names like Ryan and Rylan. As a given name it has grown in the United States in the 21st century as a modern alternative to Ryan with a similar sound.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Rylan? About 1 in 3,464 babies born in 2025 were named Rylan, or roughly 2.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rylan
What does the name Rylan mean?
Rylan means “Island meadow or rye land” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Rylan?
Rylan has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Island meadow or rye land”.
How popular is Rylan?
Rylan ranked #416 in 2025 — given to 771 babies that year.
When was Rylan most popular?
Rylan peaked in 2011 with 2,766 babies registered that year.
Is Rylan a boy or girl name?
Rylan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 84% of Rylans are boys and 16% are girls.
Is the name Rylan rising or falling in popularity?
Rylan has risen 455 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #871 in 2020 to #416 in 2025.
How long has Rylan been recorded?
Rylan appears in birth records across 55 years — from 1968 through 2025.