Anders vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Anders Rank #835

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Anders or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Raylan mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Anders and Raylan boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.