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Raymond name meaning
First Name
778k
in the U.S.
since 1880
778k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
40k
in the U.S.
in 2010
40k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Raymond mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Raymond
User Submitted Origins
English
59%
African American
14%
Hebrew
11%
German
8%
Chinese
4%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
French
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Raymond is of German origin and means "'Heart keeper''wise protector' ',power strength''king of the known universe'".
- A submission from Vietnam says the name Raymond means "Power strength and King of the known universe" and is of Chinese origin.
- According to 2 people from Texas, U.S., the name Raymond is of German origin and means "Wise protector".
- A submission from the United States says the name Raymond means "Mighty protector whose wise" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Raymond means "Wise protection".
- A submission from Canada says the name Raymond means "From the old german RAGINMUND. Meaning, the one who protect with wises and sages counsels" and is of German origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Raymond is of German origin and means "King of the universe".
- A user from Singapore says the name Raymond is of English origin and means "The King of the healthy universe".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Raymond means "power and strength" and is of American origin.
- According to a user from Malawi, the name Raymond means "Heart Keeper".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Old French, from Frankish, from Proto-Germanic *raginą (“advice”) + *mundō (“protection”).
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A patronymic surname.
- A city in Mississippi, United States and one of the two county seats of Hinds County.
Raymond was also found in the following language(s): French, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Raymond
Notable Persons Named Raymond
Ray Kroc
Ray Kroc was a predominant establisher of the mcdonald's corporation, mcdonald's, and predominant establisher of themcdonald's corporation. Ray was given the name Raymond Albert Kroc on October 5th, 1902 in Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. He left this life on January 14th, 1984.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles was a rhythm, blues, soul music, gospel music, country music, jazz, pop music, rock, and roll musician. He plays Piano, Keyboard instrument, and Vocals. He was most active from 1947 to 2001. Ray was given the name Raymond Charles Robinson on September 23rd, 1930 in Albany, Georgia, U.S. He passed away on June 10th, 2004.
Raymond Bradbury
Raymond Bradbury was a fantasy, social commentary, science fiction, horror fiction, and mystery fiction writer. He was most prominent from 1938 to 2012. Raymond was given the name Raymond Douglas Bradbury on August 22nd, 1920 in Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. He breathed his last breath on June 5th, 2012.
Raymond Robinson
Raymond was born on October 29th, 1910 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Raymond is also known as The Green Man and Charlie No-Face. He left this life on June 11th, 1985.
Raymond Burr
Raymond Burr was an actor. His career lasted from 1940 to 1993. Raymond was given the name Raymond William Stacey Burr on May 21st, 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He passed away on September 12th, 1993.
Ray Kurzweil
Ray Kurzweil is an author, entrepreneur, futurist, and inventor. Ray was given the name Raymond Kurzweil on February 12th, 1948 in , New York, U.S.
- Ray RomanoComedian
- Ray WinstoneActor
- TellerMagician
- Ray DaviesMusician
- Ray WiseActor
- Ray ParkActor
- Ray ManzarekMusician
- Ray LaMontagneMusician
- Raymond CarverWriter
- Gilbert O'SullivanMusician
- Raymond CruzActor
- Ray BolgerVaudevillian
- Raymond van BarneveldDarts Player
- Ray HarryhausenStop Motion
Notable Persons With the Last Name Raymond
Notable Persons With the Last Name Raymond
Jules Raymond
Jules Raymond was a cardinal. Jules was born on July 14th, 1602. He died on March 9th, 1661.
Eric S. Raymond
Eric S. Raymond is a software developer and author. Eric was born on December 4th, 1957 in Boston.
La Lupe
La Lupe was a salsa, bolero, and salsa music musician. Her career lasted from 1958 to 1980. La was given the name Lupe Victoria Yolí Raymond on December 23rd, 1939. La is also known as La Lupe, La Yiyiyi, La Reina de la Cancion Latina ", and La Reina de la Cancion Latina (The Queen of Latin Soul)". She breathed her last breath on February 29th, 1992.
Jade Raymond
Jade Raymond is a founder, electronic arts' motive studios, electronic arts, and electronic arts'motive studios. Jade was born Jade Raymond on August 28th, 1975 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Gary Raymond
Gary was born on April 20th, 1935 in Brixton.
James Hadley Chase
James Hadley Chase was a crime fiction, mystery fiction, thriller (genre), and detective fiction writer. James was given the name René Lodge Brabazon Raymond on December 24th, 1906 in London. He passed away on February 6th, 1985.
Common last names for Raymond
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Raymond | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 79.07% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 13.61% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.94% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.05% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.28% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Raymond
People with the last name Raymond are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Raymond
| #40 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #38 | Classic Boy Names |
| #78 | Unique Boy Names |
| #27 | Boy Names Unique to the Northeast |
| #22 | Boy Names Unique to New England |