Gender: MaleRelated Names: Rayford, Raymond, Rhay Meanings: Honored title given to a sovereign (Old French). Form of Rayford: Ford over the stream (English). Form of Raymond: Mighty or wise protector (Old German). People Otis Redding, Otis Ray Redding, Jr. Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names