Rylan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RY-luhn · 2 syllables
Rylan means “rye field”, from English.
Possibly a variant of Ryland, meaning "rye field" and from Old English.
- Meaning
- rye field
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- RY-luhn
- US rank (2025)
- #416
- US babies a year
- about 1,106 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Rylan?
Rylan was the #416 name in the US in 2025, given to 961 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #416 |
| Canada | #520 |
| Australia | #222 |
How old are people named Rylan?
Half of US adults named Rylan are older than 21; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Rylan
What does the name Rylan mean?
Rylan means “rye field”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Rylan?
Rylan is pronounced RY-luhn.
How popular is the name Rylan?
Rylan was the #416 name in the US in 2025, given to 961 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Rylan?
Half of US adults named Rylan are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 36.