Rayshawn vs Merle

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 #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Merle Rank #4,664

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Rayshawn or Merle more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Rayshawn and Merle mean?

Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Rayshawn and Merle boy or girl names?

Rayshawn is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.