Raymond Cryer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raymond Cryer — wise protector
732K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raymond Cryer is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Raymond is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old Germanic Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel) and mund (protector). Brought to England by the Normans. The surname Cryer: Ann Cryer JP (born 1939), British Labour Party politician, Member of Parliament for Keighley from 1997 to 2010 Barry Cryer OBE (1935–2022), British writer and comedian Bob Cryer (1934–1994), politician in the United Kingdom David Cryer (born 1936), veteran American stage, television, and film actor and singer George E. Raymond is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 732K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Raymond reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Raymond

Meaning: wise protector

Germanic

From the Old Germanic Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel) and mund (protector). Brought to England by the Normans.

Surname: Cryer

English

Ann Cryer JP (born 1939), British Labour Party politician, Member of Parliament for Keighley from 1997 to 2010 Barry Cryer OBE (1935–2022), British writer and comedian Bob Cryer (1934–1994), politician in the United Kingdom David Cryer (born 1936), veteran American stage, television, and film actor and singer George E.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Raymond is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Raymond by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Raymond Cryer:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Raymond?
The first name Raymond originates from Germanic. From the Old Germanic Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel) and mund (protector). Brought to England by the Normans.
When was Raymond most popular?
The name Raymond reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cryer?
The surname Cryer originates from English. Ann Cryer JP (born 1939), British Labour Party politician, Member of Parliament for Keighley from 1997 to 2010 Barry Cryer OBE (1935–2022), British writer and comedian Bob Cryer (1934–1994), politician in the United Kingdom David Cryer (born 1936), veteran American stage, television, and film actor and singer George E.
What are the origins of the name Raymond Cryer?
The name Raymond Cryer combines two different traditions: the first name Raymond has Germanic roots, while the surname Cryer originates from English.
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