Bruce vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Bruce Rank #540

Raylan Rank #717

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Bruce or Raylan more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Raylan mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Bruce and Raylan boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.