Raymond
ra(y)-mo-nd
US Popularity:684
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Counsel protection; Protecting hand; Hand of advice
Raymond is a boy’s name that is Old French and Old German in origin, meaning "counsel protection," “protecting hands,” or "hand of advice." This boisterous name can be traced back to ancient times, with the Old French spelling Raimund or Germanic Raginmund. Travelling time and seas, the title was adopted by French and English parents and passed down with the current anglicized spelling. Moving in and out of fashion throughout the centuries, Raymond could be the perfect way to honor baby’s past, or a loved one that came before him. As the 1990s sitcom says, “Everybody loves Raymond,” and this baby boy will be no exception.
Famous People Named Raymond
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Raymond BlancChef
- Raymond FeltonBasketball Player
- Raymond TellerMagician
Raymond Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Raymond is currently #1057 on The Bump
Boy:Raymond is currently #284 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Raymond is currently #684 in U.S. births
Boy:Raymond is currently #233 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#684
in 2022
- 18
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Raymond Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Raymond, July 2018
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Raymond
IMDb, Everybody Loves Raymond
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