Raymond name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: ra(y)-mo-nd
Meaning: Guards Wisely, Strong Defender, Protecting Hands, Council and Protector, Advice and Well-Advised Protector
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What does Raymond mean?

Meaning of Raymond is Guards Wisely, Strong Defender, Protecting Hands, Council and Protector, Advice or Well-Advised Protector is used predominantly in Finnish, Swedish, Danish, French, Norwegian and English is a gender-neutral name has its origin in Germanic and Old High German.

Also Raymond is English and French equivalent of Raimund. It is celebrated on January 7th.

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How do I pronounce Raymond?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Raymond as ra(y)-mo-nd.

Variants of Raymond

Raginmund, Ayman, Jamond, Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jacques, Jacomus, James, Raimund, Ragimund, Raymund

Names that rhyme with Raymond

How popular is the name Raymond?

Raymond was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 776469 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 1919, it ranked 14th when 12872 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 241 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names an amazing 84 times Also, a very popular name in France having over 272931 recievers in 144 years of usage.

When at its peak in 1923, 7606 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 13rd position. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names an amazing 54 times Also, Raymond was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 7141 babies have been named Raymond since 1952. When at the peak of its usage in 1952, it ranked 17th when 525 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

After 36 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 15 times

A common name in Ireland with over 6059 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

When at its peak in 1969, 287 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 29th position. Also, Raymond was a common name in Queensland. Over 2230 babies have been named Raymond since 1960.

At the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 28 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Western Australia, Raymond was once a common name since emerging in 1930 it has been given to over 1059 babies.

When at its peak in 1930,. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 10 times

Raymond is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 312 on boy names chart when 78 babies were given the name Raymond. Over 1212 babies in England and Wales have been named Raymond.

The name is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Raymond is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 500 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Philippines, Canada, DR Congo, South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Madagascar, Netherlands, Malaysia, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Benin, Scotland, Haiti, Wales, Lebanon, Chad, Australia, Egypt, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Switzerland and Zambia.

At least, 1790000 people globally have carried Raymond as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20182991149
20172931192
20162841264
20152591378
20142631402
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Raymond in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1274141605157
Finland699159150
Sweden925138757
Norway2450297957
Denmark207050

Numerological aspects of Raymond

You get satisfied with little. But you were born for so much more. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner. Overcoming obstacles is your thing. You have no enemies. You are an adventurer who follows his intuition. You are an amazing person. You are compassionate, aware, and full of understanding. You are influential and use your influence to do great things.

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  •  Ethel - The popular and perennial unisex name Ethel is used in Danish and Finnish, Ethel means "Aedel, Righteous or Noble." came from Old English and German
  •  Rufus - Widespread and Perpetual Rufus has its origin in Latin bestowed upon both boys and girls, Rufus means "King, Red or Red, Red-Haired" is predominantly used in Finnish and Hindi
  •  Franklin - Meaning of Franklin is Franch Man or A Man from France is of Germanic and Old English origin used in Swedish and Finnish is a gender insensitive name
  •  Gail means My Father Rejoices, Happy or God is Joy is originated from Hebrew, English and Middle used in Finnish and Danish is a gender-neutral name
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