Kortez vs Rayshawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kortez

Boy #4,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courteous, well-mannered"

Origin: Spanish/Old French

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,498
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kory, Kort, Tez

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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

Kortez Rank #4,498
Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #4498 for Kortez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kortez ___

  • Kortez James
  • Kortez Darius
  • Kortez Xavier
  • Kortez Emilio
  • Kortez Andre
  • Kortez Elias

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 Kortez

Zavier Darnell Marquise Desmond Xiomara

If you choose Rayshawn

Devontae Rashawn Deshawn Jashawn Antoinette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kortez or Rayshawn more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Kortez at #4498 in the United States.

What do Kortez and Rayshawn mean?

Kortez means "courteous, well-mannered" (Spanish/Old French origin). Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin).

Are Kortez and Rayshawn boy or girl names?

Kortez is primarily a boy name. Rayshawn is primarily a boy name.

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