Raymond
counsel protector (Germanic via Norman French/English)
Raymond is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 109, with 80,811 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
counsel protector (Germanic via Norman French/English)
Raymond originates from the Germanic elements ragin (counsel/decision) and mund (protection). While the Spanish cognate Ramón had long been known due to Catholic saints like St. Raymond Nonnatus, the English spelling Raymond became widely popular in the Philippines during the 20th century.
Derived from the Germanic name Raginmund, composed of 'ragin' (counsel, advice) and 'mund' (protector). Introduced to England by the Normans, it spread globally and entered Philippine naming customs primarily through American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common across generations in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to Ray, Mon, Mond, or Mong. Often used standalone or paired in compound names like John Raymond or Raymond Joseph.
Related forms
- Ramón Spanish
- Raymond French
- Raimondo Italian
- Raimund German
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Raymond with common surname pairs
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Raymond is the given name. The full name is Raymond + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Raymond a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Raymond is number 109, with 80,811 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.