Raymond
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Raymond
Raymond derives from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "mund" (protector), meaning "wise protector" or "counsel protector." The name entered European use through the Normans and became widespread in English, French, Spanish, and Italian cultures, with notable bearers including Raymond of Toulouse (Crusader leader) and multiple medieval saints.
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Etymology
Raymond derives from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "mund" (protector), meaning "wise protector" or "counsel protector." The name entered European use through the Normans and became widespread in English, French, Spanish, and Italian cultures, with notable bearers including Raymond of Toulouse (Crusader leader) and multiple medieval saints.
Raymond currently ranks #395 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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