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Raymond is a masculine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Germanic name Raginmund, composed of the elements regin ‘advice, counsel, decision’ and munt ‘protection’. The Normans introduced this name to England in the form Reimund." It ranked #395 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Germanic name Raginmund, composed of the elements regin ‘advice, counsel, decision’ and munt ‘protection’. The Normans introduced this name to England in the form Reimund. The entry lists its usage as English, French.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Raymond ranked #395 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #395 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raymond mean?
Behind the Name does not give Raymond a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the Germanic name Raginmund, composed of the elements regin advice, counsel, decision and munt protection.
Is Raymond a popular name?
Raymond ranked #395 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Raymond a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Raymond appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Raymond — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
