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Raymond vs Moses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raymond Rank #380
Moses Rank #506

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #506 for Moses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raymond or Moses more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Moses mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Raymond and Moses boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.

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