Raymond vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Raymond Rank #380

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Paul mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Raymond and Paul boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.