Raymond: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RAY-muhnd · 2 syllables
Raymond means “advice; protection”, from Germanic and French.
From Old French Raimund, from Frankish *Raginmund, from Proto-Germanic *Raginamunduz, composed of *ragina (“advice”) + *mundo (“protection”). Compare the first element in Reginald, Reynold, Ronald; the second element can be found in cognates Edmund, Sigmund, Osmond.
- Meaning
- advice; protection
- Origin
- Germanic, French
- Pronunciation
- RAY-muhnd
- US rank (2025)
- #394
- US babies a year
- about 909 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1920
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
- Nicknames
- Ray
How popular is Raymond?
Raymond was the #394 name in the US in 2025, given to 807 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 36% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1920.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #394 |
| England & Wales | #629 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #491 |
| Canada | #543 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Raymond?
Half of US adults named Raymond are older than 63; most are between 26 and 86. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Raymond
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Raymond have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Pierre
- Anto
- Kersti
- Lorraine
- Guillaume
Names like Raymond
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Raymond
What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond means “advice; protection”. It comes from Germanic and French.
How do you pronounce Raymond?
Raymond is pronounced RAY-muhnd.
How popular is the name Raymond?
Raymond was the #394 name in the US in 2025, given to 807 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 36% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1920.
How old are people named Raymond?
Half of US adults named Raymond are older than 63. Most are between 26 and 86.