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Rayshaun

♂ Boy

Pronounced ray-SHAWN /reɪˈʃɔn/Medium

Meaning: A modern African American name, blending Ray (a short form/'a beam of light') with Shaun (a form of John, 'God is gracious', Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Ray + Shaun blend: Rayshaun. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ray-SHAWN').
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningA modern African American name, blending Ray (a short form/'a beam of light') with Shaun (a form of John, 'God is gracious', Hebrew); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9645 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,022

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819772024

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

Rayshaun is a modern African American name, blending Ray (a short form/'a beam of light') with Shaun (a form of John, 'God is gracious', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ray-SHAWN').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Rayshaun is a modern African American name, blending Ray with Shaun (a form of John, 'God is gracious') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ray-SHAWN').
Overall data confidence 22%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

RashaunRayshawnRashawn

Nicknames

RayShaun

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayshaun mean?

Rayshaun blends Ray with Shaun (a form of John, 'God is gracious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rayshaun?

It's said ray-SHAWN /reɪˈʃɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rayshaun a boy or girl name?

Rayshaun is a boy's name.

How popular is Rayshaun?

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

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