Raymond

/ RAY-mund /

“wise protector” — Germanic

#3792024 rank
1924peak year
755,538babies named Raymond since 1880
▼ 16%5-year trend

Raymond popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 192418801920196020002024

What does Raymond mean?

From Germanic ragin, 'counsel', and mund, 'protector' — 'wise protector'. It arrived in England with the Normans and served many medieval nobles.

OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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