BoyGerman origin2 syllables
Raymond
Meaning: “Wise protector”
About the name Raymond
Raymond is a boy name with German roots, meaning “Wise protector”.
It has a vintage feel. In 2025, Raymond ranked #395 for boys in the US, with 807 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1947. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Raymond were boys.
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic, meaning “advice” + “protection”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Raymond”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #395
- In 2015
- #260
- Babies in 2025
- 807
Popularity of Raymond, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Raymond
- Ray
Names similar to Raymond
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.