The nameRaymond
Raymond is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "wise protector". It was a top 20 name in the United States in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Raymond comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel, wisdom", and mund, "protection".
Origin
Germanic, through Norman French. Raymond of Toulouse was a leader of the First Crusade.
History
Raymond reached 14th place in the United States. Raymond Chandler, the crime writer, is a famous bearer. Ray is its short form.
Did you know?
- Raymond Chandler published his first novel, The Big Sleep, in 1939, at the age of 51.
- In Exercises in Style, Raymond Queneau tells the same short story in 99 different ways.
Famous people named Raymond
- Raymond Chandler, writer
- Raymond Carver, writer
- Ray Charles, singer (Raymond)
- Raymond Blanc, chef
Popularity of the name Raymond
Raymond in the United States
Raymond was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 124,864 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Raymond. Its rise began around 1907, and it peaked in 1924. Half of all babies named Raymond in the United States were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 956 births a year on average, against 1,212 in the five years before.
Raymond in the United Kingdom
Raymond was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 597 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Raymond. Half of all babies named Raymond in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 74 births a year.
Raymond in Ireland
Raymond in France
Raymond in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Raymond
Names from the same generation as Raymond, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel, wisdom", and mund, "protection".
What is the origin of the name Raymond?
Germanic, through Norman French. Raymond of Toulouse was a leader of the First Crusade.
Is Raymond a girl's or a boy's name?
Raymond is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Raymond?
In 2024, Raymond was the 379th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 859 births.
What are the variants of the name Raymond?
Variants and related names of Raymond include Ramona, Raymon and Raymonde.
What are good sibling names for Raymond?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Linda, Alicia, Carla and Giselle for a sister, Frank, Albert, Roger and Richard for a brother.
Who are famous people named Raymond?
Raymond Chandler, writer; Raymond Carver, writer; Ray Charles, singer (Raymond); Raymond Blanc, chef.