Raymond
Raymond: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹeɪ.mənd/
Meaning and origin of Raymond
Root meaning: “advice”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old French Raimund, from Frankish *Raginmund, from Proto-Germanic *Raginamunduz, composed of *raginą (“advice”) + *mundō (“protection”). Compare the first element in Reginald, Reynold, Ronald; the second element can be found in cognates Edmund, Sigmund, Osmond.
How popular is Raymond?
Since 1880, 3,517 girls and 779,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Raymond (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #688 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1919. In 2025 it ranked #395 for boys, with 807 babies given the name.
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Raymond FAQ
What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond traces back to a root meaning "advice". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Old French Raimund, from Frankish *Raginmund, from Proto-Germanic *Raginamunduz, composed of *raginą (“advice”) + *mundō (“protection”). Compare the first element in Reginald, Reynold, Ronald; the second element can be found in cognates Edmund, Sigmund, Osmond.
What is the origin of the name Raymond?
Raymond is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Raymond?
Since 1880, 3,517 girls and 779,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Raymond (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #688 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1919. In 2025 it ranked #395 for boys, with 807 babies given the name.
Is Raymond a boy or girl name?
Raymond is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,517 girls and 779,794 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.