Samson vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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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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Samson Rank #523

Raylan Rank #717

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

Is Samson or Raylan more popular?

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

What do Samson and Raylan mean?

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

Are Samson and Raylan boy or girl names?

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