Combination of Ray and Shawn; God is gracious
A modern American compound name blending the diminutive Ray, meaning 'beam of light' or 'counsel,' with Shawn, an Anglicized form of the Irish Se!n. It follows a popular 20th-century naming pattern of adding the 'shawn' suffix to established prefixes.
About 36 boys were named Rayshawn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL safety
Professional football player
Main character in the series "#FreeRayshawn" · #FreeRayshawn
The same feel as Rayshawn — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
