Rayshawn vs Urica

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Urica

Girl #62,319 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American African American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62,319
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ricky, Rica, Uri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rayshawn Rank #4,476
Urica Rank #62,319

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #62319 for Urica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rayshawn ___

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

Urica ___

  • Urica Marie
  • Urica Simone
  • Urica Dawn
  • Urica Renee
  • Urica Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rayshawn

Devontae Rashawn Deshawn Jashawn Antoinette

If you choose Urica

Daphne Erica Marcus Tyrone Alicia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayshawn or Urica more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Urica at #62319 in the United States.

What do Rayshawn and Urica mean?

Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin). Urica means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Rayshawn and Urica boy or girl names?

Rayshawn is primarily a boy name. Urica is primarily a girl name.

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