Lance vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Lance Rank #843

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Raylan mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Lance and Raylan boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.