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Rayshawn

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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 (2025)#3296 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,003

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619692025

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

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
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayshawn mean?

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

How do you pronounce Rayshawn?

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

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.

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