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Raylan vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#717
Total SSA Count
368
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Raylan Rank #717
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #717 for Raylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raylan or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Lee mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Raylan and Lee boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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