Rayshawn vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayshawn

Boy #4,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light + God is gracious"

Origin: English + Irish/Hebrew

American African American

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

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Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Rayshawn or Barnabas more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Rayshawn and Barnabas mean?

Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Rayshawn and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Rayshawn is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.