Drake vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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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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Drake Rank #662

Raylan Rank #717

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Drake or Raylan more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Drake and Raylan mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Drake and Raylan boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.