The nameRamon
Ramon is the Spanish form of Raymond. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Raymond, it comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and mund, "protection".
Origin
Germanic, through the Spanish Ramón.
History
Found in France since 1900, Ramon peaked in the mid 1960s, given notably in families of Spanish origin. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Ramon
Ramon in France
3661stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1967peak year (55 births)
1,650babies named Ramon in France since 1900
Ramon was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 405 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Ramon. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Ramon in France were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramon mean?
Like Raymond, it comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and mund, "protection".
What is the origin of the name Ramon?
Germanic, through the Spanish Ramón.
Is Ramon a girl's or a boy's name?
Ramon is a boy's name.