Drew vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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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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Drew Rank #543

Raylan Rank #717

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Drew or Raylan more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Drew and Raylan mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Drew and Raylan boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.