Lashawn vs Rayleigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lashawn

Boy #5,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,679
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shawn, La

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lashawn Rank #5,679
Rayleigh Rank #1,451

Rayleigh is more popular, ranked #1451 vs #5679 for Lashawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lashawn ___

  • Lashawn James
  • Lashawn Michael
  • Lashawn Anthony
  • Lashawn Marcus
  • Lashawn DeAndre
  • Lashawn Isaiah

Rayleigh ___

  • Rayleigh Grace
  • Rayleigh Marie
  • Rayleigh Ann
  • Rayleigh Jean
  • Rayleigh Hope
  • Rayleigh Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lashawn

DeShawn Marquise Tanisha Keisha Darius

If you choose Rayleigh

Harper Brielle Sloane Piper Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lashawn or Rayleigh more popular?

Rayleigh is more popular, ranked #1451 compared to Lashawn at #5679 in the United States.

What do Lashawn and Rayleigh mean?

Lashawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean origin). Rayleigh means "deer meadow clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Lashawn and Rayleigh boy or girl names?

Lashawn is primarily a boy name. Rayleigh is primarily a girl name.

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