Meanings
proper noun
- A rare surname from Old English.
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Origin
Possibly a variant of Ryland, meaning "rye field" and from Old English.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
Rylan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rylan
MLA
“Rylan.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rylan. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Rylan,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rylan.
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