Rylan

Meaning of Rylan

From the rye land

Rylan has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rylan

Rylan has cooled off, slipping to #416 in 2025, down from a peak of #146 in 2011.

Rylan as a girl's name

Rylan is also used as a girl's name. From the rye land, or island dweller.

Notable people named Rylan

• Rylan Clark-Neal
  British television and radio presenter
• Rylan Stiles
  Sports journalist and podcaster
• Rylan Storms
  American professional baseball player
• Rylan Hawkins
  American football player
• Rylan Wiens
  Canadian diver

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Questions about the name Rylan

What does the name Rylan mean?

Rylan means from the rye land, and it comes from English origins.

Is Rylan a boy's or a girl's name?

Rylan is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Rylan?

In 2025, Rylan ranked #416 for boys, down from #370 the year before.

When was Rylan most popular?

Rylan peaked at #146 in 2011.