Raylan vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Raylan Rank #717

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Raylan or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Raylan and Samson mean?

Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raylan and Samson boy or girl names?

Raylan is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.