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Raylan

“modern coinage; no established meaning”

About the name Raylan

It does not have a traditional etymology or established meaning in any language. The name gained wider recognition through the fictional character Raylan Givens, a deputy United States marshal in Kentucky, featured in the works of novelist Elmore Leonard and portrayed by Timothy Olyphant in the television series Justified. Raylan is primarily used for boys in the United States and reflects contemporary trends in American baby naming.

Meaning
modern coinage; no established meaning
Origin
Modern American
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
RAY-lan(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Raylan

  • Raylan James
  • Raylan Alexander
  • Raylan Michael
  • Raylan Thomas
  • Raylan Eli

Questions about Raylan

What does Raylan mean?
Raylan is a Modern American name meaning "modern coinage; no established meaning".
How do you pronounce Raylan?
Raylan is pronounced RAY-lan, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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