Gender: Male
Origin: German, English
Meaning: Wise protector, Guards Wisely, Strong Defender
Pronunciation: RAY-mond, /ˈreɪˌmɒnd/, R EY M AH N D
Popularity Rank: #850
Derived from the Germanic elements ragin meaning 'advice' and mund meaning 'protector'. It was introduced to England by the Normans.
The name Raymond is of German, English origin and means Wise protector, Guards Wisely, Strong Defender, Protecting Hands, Decision Protector. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Raymond is commonly found in United States of America, France, South Africa, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAY-mond
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈreɪˌmɒnd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R EY M AH N D
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Raymond is recorded 73,292 times globally, ranking it as the 850th most common name worldwide.
Raymond is most prevalent in United States of America, with 16,421 occurrences, making it the 352th most popular name in the country.
In Malta, the name Raymond is found among 1 in every 53 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #352 | 1 : 110 |
| France | #482 | 1 : 193 |
| South Africa | #241 | 1 : 356 |
| Hong Kong | #26 | 1 : 65 |
| Netherlands | #180 | 1 : 72 |
| United Kingdom | #362 | 1 : 105 |
| Malaysia | #181 | 1 : 409 |
| Nigeria | #395 | 1 : 334 |
| Singapore | #60 | 1 : 177 |
| Canada | #243 | 1 : 163 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Raymond from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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