Meaning, origin, history
Raymond is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German words "rad" meaning "counsel" or "advice," and "mann" meaning "man." The name was popularized by the Frankish kings who ruled in the Middle Ages, with the first recorded use of the name being King Raymond I of Toulouse in the 10th century. Throughout history, many notable figures have borne the name Raymond, including Raymond of Peñafort, a Catalan theologian and canon lawyer in the 13th century, and Raymond Chandler, the American-British crime fiction writer famous for his Philip Marlowe detective novels. Today, Raymond remains a popular choice among parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their sons.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Reymond since 1880
Total births
630
Total since 1880
Peak year
1994
23 births
in 2023
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+19%
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vs previous 5 years