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Raymond

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Wise protector, counsel protector
Pronunciation
RAY-mund
Origin
German

From Germanic 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protector).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, English

Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • RaimundGerman

    German form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Raymond Chandler

    1888–1959

    American novelist and screenwriter known for hardboiled detective fiction.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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