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Raydel

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-del /ˈreɪ.dɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Cuban coined name, joining Ray (variously 'a beam of light' or short for Raymond) with the Spanish del; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage; a Ray + del blend: Raydel. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'RAY-del').
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Origin LowAmerican, Spanish
MeaningA modern Cuban coined name, joining Ray (variously 'a beam of light' or short for Raymond) with the Spanish del; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#9506 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619992025

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

Raydel is a modern Cuban coined name, with no single fixed root — joining Ray (variously 'a beam of light' or short for Raymond) with the Spanish del (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'RAY-del'; nickname Ray).

In the U.S. it appears in Cuban families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and modern.

Did you know? Raydel is a modern Cuban coined name, joining Ray (variously 'a beam of light' or short for Raymond) with the Spanish del — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'RAY-del').
Overall data confidence 30%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

RaidelRaydellReydel

Nicknames

Ray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raydel mean?

Raydel is a modern Cuban coined name joining Ray with del; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Raydel?

It's said RAY-del /ˈreɪ.dɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raydel a boy or girl name?

Raydel is a boy's name.

How popular is Raydel?

Raydel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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