Son of Ray; son of the wise protector
Rayson is a patronymic English surname turned given name. It typically signifies 'son of Ray,' where Ray is a diminutive of Raymond, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'advice' and 'protector.'
About 10 boys were named Rayson in 2025.
Renowned chemist and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
