Raymond vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Raymond Rank #380

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Simon mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raymond and Simon boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.