Rayshawn

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Rayshawn Pronunciation

Rayshawn is pronounced ray-SHAWN /reɪˈʃɔn/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining Ray- to Shawn (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Smooth and modern: Rayshawn joins a Ray- opening to Shawn — 'God is gracious'. A warm, flowing coinage.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningModern coinage joining Ray- to Shawn (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2024)#4515 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,967

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Rayshawn is a modern coinage joining Ray — 'beam of light' — to Shawn — the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It has no single traditional root, which we note; the sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-gracious in echo, and smooth.

Did you know? Rayshawn pairs Ray ('beam of light') with Shawn (Sean, the Irish John, 'God is gracious') — a smooth, modern coinage.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

RashawnRayshaunRashaun

Nicknames

RayShawn

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If you like Rayshawn…

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Dashawn— a companion -shawn name

Jashawn— another -shawn coinage

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Rayshawn?

Rayshawn is pronounced ray-SHAWN (/reɪˈʃɔn/). Press play above to hear Rayshawn said aloud.

How do you say Rayshawn?

Rayshawn is said ray-SHAWN (/reɪˈʃɔn/). Press play above to hear Rayshawn said aloud.

What does the name Rayshawn mean?

Rayshawn joins Ray to Shawn ('God is gracious'); it has no single traditional meaning.

Is Rayshawn a boy or girl name?

Rayshawn is a boy's name.

How popular is Rayshawn?

Rayshawn is a rare name in the U.S.