Daven vs Rayshawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daven

Boy #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,602
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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Rayshawn

Boy #4,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light + God is gracious"

Origin: English + Irish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,476
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Shawn, Raye

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Popularity Comparison

Daven Rank #4,602
Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #4602 for Daven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daven ___

  • Daven James
  • Daven Lee
  • Daven Michael
  • Daven Thomas
  • Daven Reid
  • Daven Cole

Rayshawn ___

  • Rayshawn James
  • Rayshawn Andre
  • Rayshawn Darius
  • Rayshawn Marcus
  • Rayshawn DeShawn
  • Rayshawn Lamar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daven

Devon Gavin Carson Sloane Avery

If you choose Rayshawn

Devontae Rashawn Deshawn Jashawn Antoinette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daven or Rayshawn more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Daven and Rayshawn mean?

Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin). Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin).

Are Daven and Rayshawn boy or girl names?

Daven is primarily a boy name. Rayshawn is primarily a boy name.

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