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Rashaud

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-SHAWD /rɑˈʃɔd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rashad — from Arabic, 'good judgment; right guidance; maturity; integrity of conduct'Low

In 30 seconds: Good judgment; right guidance: Rashaud spells Rashad. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'rah-SHAWD').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Rashad — from Arabic, 'good judgment; right guidance; maturity; integrity of conduct'
U.S. rank (2024)#7599 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319772024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rashaud is a spelling of Rashad — from Arabic, 'good judgment; right guidance; maturity; integrity of conduct'. A crisp, classic name common in African-American families (said 'rah-SHAWD').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American and Muslim families. Rare in this form, good-judgment at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rashad means 'good judgment; right guidance; maturity; integrity of conduct' in Arabic — Rashaud is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'rah-SHAWD').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Rashad — Arabic etymology

Variations

RashadRashawdRasheed

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rashaud mean?

Rashaud spells Rashad — Arabic 'good judgment; right guidance; maturity'.

How do you pronounce Rashaud?

It's said rah-SHAWD /rɑˈʃɔd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rashaud a boy or girl name?

Rashaud is a boy's name.

How popular is Rashaud?

Rashaud is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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