Raymond Pender

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raymond Pender — wise protector
732K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raymond Pender 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 Pender: Pender Island, British Columbia Penders (holiday retreat), a heritage-listed holiday retreat in New South Wales, Australia. Pender Township, Thurston County, Nebraska Joseph John Pender House, in Wilson County, North Carolina Baron Pender, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Daniel Pender, Royal Navy Staff Commander, later captain David Pender (born 1987), former American football player Derek Pender (born 1983), Irish association footballer Fiona Pender, disappeared in Ireland in 1996, aged 25 Harold Pender (1879–1959), American academic, author, and inventor Jack Pender (1918–1998). 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: Pender

Irish

Pender Island, British Columbia Penders (holiday retreat), a heritage-listed holiday retreat in New South Wales, Australia. Pender Township, Thurston County, Nebraska Joseph John Pender House, in Wilson County, North Carolina Baron Pender, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Daniel Pender, Royal Navy Staff Commander, later captain David Pender (born 1987), former American football player Derek Pender (born 1983), Irish association footballer Fiona Pender, disappeared in Ireland in 1996, aged 25 Harold Pender (1879–1959), American academic, author, and inventor Jack Pender (1918–1998).

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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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Notable People Named Raymond Pender

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Pender?
The surname Pender originates from Irish. Pender Island, British Columbia Penders (holiday retreat), a heritage-listed holiday retreat in New South Wales, Australia. Pender Township, Thurston County, Nebraska Joseph John Pender House, in Wilson County, North Carolina Baron Pender, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Daniel Pender, Royal Navy Staff Commander, later captain David Pender (born 1987), former American football player Derek Pender (born 1983), Irish association footballer Fiona Pender, disappeared in Ireland in 1996, aged 25 Harold Pender (1879–1959), American academic, author, and inventor Jack Pender (1918–1998).
What are the origins of the name Raymond Pender?
The name Raymond Pender combines two different traditions: the first name Raymond has Germanic roots, while the surname Pender originates from Irish.
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