Mighty counselor or brave ruler
A modern American blend likely combining the Germanic elements 'Ray' (from Raymond, meaning counsel or protection) and 'Shard' (from Richard, meaning brave or hardy). It represents a fusion of traditional roots into a contemporary rhythmic form.
Less common today
Rayshard isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,111 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Subject of significant civil rights protests in 2020
