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Rayson

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-son /ˈreɪ.sən/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining Ray ('a beam of light'/short for Raymond) with the -son ending; also an English surname; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Ray + son blend: Rayson. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA modern name, joining Ray ('a beam of light'/short for Raymond) with the -son ending; also an English surname; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7601 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 258

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719842024

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

Rayson is a modern name, joining Ray ('a beam of light'/short for Raymond) with the -son ending; it is also an English surname (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'RAY-son'; nickname Ray).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern blend. Rare, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Rayson is a modern name, joining Ray ('a beam of light'/short for Raymond) with the -son ending — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'RAY-son').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

RaysenRaisonRaysonn

Nicknames

Ray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayson mean?

Rayson joins Ray with the -son ending; it is also an English surname; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Rayson?

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

Is Rayson a boy or girl name?

Rayson is a boy's name.

How popular is Rayson?

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

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