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Raydon

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-dun /ˈreɪ.dən/High

Meaning: Raydon is chiefly a modern coinage joining the bright Ray- front to the -don ending of Brandon and Camden. There is also an English village called Raydon in Suffolk, whose name is read as 'rye hill'. Which route a family means varies, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Bright and easy: Raydon pairs the Ray- front with a -don ending (said 'RAY-dun'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningRaydon is chiefly a modern coinage joining the bright Ray- front to the -don ending of Brandon and Camden. There is also an English village called Raydon in Suffolk, whose name is read as 'rye hill'. Which route a family means varies, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13739 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 311

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819712024

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

Raydon reads two ways. It is mostly a modern American coinage: the sunny Ray- front (from Raymond, or simply the word 'ray') plus the -don ending familiar from Brandon, Camden, and Landon. Separately, Raydon is a Suffolk village whose name is glossed 'rye hill'. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'RAY-dun').

It appears in modest numbers for U.S. boys. Uncommon, bright, and modern.

Did you know? There is a real Raydon — a village in Suffolk, England, whose name is usually read as 'rye hill'. But as a given name Raydon is mostly a modern Ray- coinage, so the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'RAY-dun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Raydon — Modern Ray- coinage; also a Suffolk place name; routes uncertain

Variations

RaidenRaydanRaedon

Nicknames

RayDon

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If you like Raydon…

Raiden— a near-twin in sound
Landon— a like -don modern favourite
Brayden— a same-era, same-shape pick
Camden— a like -den surname-style name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raydon mean?

Raydon is mostly a modern Ray- coinage with a -don ending; it is also a Suffolk village name read as 'rye hill'. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Raydon?

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

Is Raydon a boy or girl name?

Raydon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Raydon?

Raydon is an uncommon name for boys in the U.S.

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