RYLAN  

Gender: M
Origin: English and Irish
Meaning: "island meadow"

Popularity in 2008: #217

Parents seeking alternatives to the overused Ryan have used these fussier substitutes, but they lack the jaunty charm of the original -- and Ryker could be associated with New York's Riker's Island prison.

Rylan is being discussed in our message boards:

• New: Movie Title Family Name Game!
• which do you like best with big brother beckett?
• AAA, BBB, CCC (Non-game version....)
• Create a Family :)
• NEW Baby Name Game!!!! (Be Warned: Ridiculous # Of Kids!!!!)

Read Nameberry blog posts about Rylan:

• NEW SURNAME NAMES FOR BOYS
• BABY NAME TRENDS: View from the Peak