Raylan vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Raylan Rank #717

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Raylan or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Sam mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raylan and Sam boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.