Little king or island meadow
Rilan is a modern name with dual potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Irish name Rylan, meaning 'little king,' or a combination of the Germanic elements found in names like Riley and Dylan, suggesting an 'island meadow.'
Less common today
Rilan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,376 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American pop singer and songwriter known professionally as Rilan
