Raymond

Meaning

“from Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' and 'protector'”

Source

Cultural Notes

From the Old French Raimund derived from Germanic elements meaning counsel and protection; popular among medieval Norman nobility.

Popularity

Famous People Named Raymond

• •Raymond Carver (writer), Raymond Chandler (writer), Raymond Briggs (author)

Variants & Spellings

• Ray, Raymon, Raimondo