Raymund
counsel protection (Germanic via English)
Raymund is a english / spanish boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #249 (29,841 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
counsel protection (Germanic via English)
Raymund derives from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protector). In the Philippines, it represents an Anglicized variant of the traditional Hispanic name Ramón or Raimundo, popularized through English education and American influence in the 20th century.
Raymund is a variant spelling of Raymond, a name of Germanic origin (from 'ragin' meaning counsel and 'mund' meaning protection). In the Philippines, the name became prominent during the American period alongside traditional Catholic reverence for St. Raymond (San Ramon).
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Ray', 'Mund', or 'Munding'. Frequently combined into double names such as Raymund Jose or John Raymund.
Related forms
- Raymond English
- Raimundo Spanish
- Ramón Spanish
- Raymond French
- Raimund German
Raymund with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Raymund
How do I use Raymund with two Filipino surnames?
Raymund is the given name. The full name is Raymund + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Raymund a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #249 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.