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Raymundo
BoySpanish, Germanic· “wise protector”
- Meaning
- wise protector
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ray-MOON-doh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,471
- US babies 2025
- 55
- Best rank
- #678 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Raymundo
Raymundo is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “wise protector”.
Spanish and Portuguese speakers say Raymundo for Raymond, from the Germanic Raginmund, which combines words for counsel and protection. The name was carried into Spain and Portugal through the medieval period, and it was borne by Saint Raymond of Peñafort, a Catalan Dominican friar and scholar of church law. Raymundo has a warm, traditional sound and is common in Latin America. It offers a classic option with a strong meaning, and nicknames such as Ray and Mundo give it a friendly everyday feel.
Popularity over time
Raymundo first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 59 different years, starting in 1931. Its best national rank was #678 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 235 babies. In 2025, 55 babies were named Raymundo, and it ranked #2,471 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,680 in 1920, #869 in 1950, #784 in 1980, #812 in 2000, #1,585 in 2010, and #2,471 in 2025. Of the 9,493 US boys named Raymundo since records began, 20% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,653 babies. Since 2010, 1,138 more have been named Raymundo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bernardo, Shaquan, Trever, Rashawn, and Heriberto.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Raymundo ranked highest in Arizona, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #832 | 7 |
| Texas | #1207 | 18 |
| California | #1416 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Raymundo is usually pronounced ray-MOON-doh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with R and ends in “-do”.
Middle names for Raymundo
A few middle names that flow with Raymundo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Raymundo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raymundo mean?
Raymundo is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “wise protector”.
What is the origin of the name Raymundo?
Raymundo has Spanish and Germanic roots. Spanish and Portuguese speakers say Raymundo for Raymond, from the Germanic Raginmund, which combines words for counsel and protection.
Is Raymundo a popular name?
Not especially. Raymundo ranked #2,471 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Raymundo a boy or girl name?
Raymundo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Raymundo?
Raymundo is usually pronounced ray-MOON-doh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings