NAME PROFILE
Raylon
Derived from Old English meaning Beda's ford, referring to a shallow crossing place in a river belonging to a person named Beda. As a name, it suggests a person who acts as a bridge between communities, possessing a grounding presence and a steady, dependable nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,305 |
| Gender | Male (31% / 69%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 47%LA — 20%TN — 18%NC — 7%AL — 7%
Notable People
Gunning Bedford Jr. (Signer of the U.S. Constitution) · Bedford Brown (U.S. Senator from North Carolina) · Bedford Wynne (Business executive and Dallas Cowboys co-founder) · Bedford Van Loan (American professional football player) · Brian Bedford (Tony Award-winning actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BeddieFordFordie
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