Raymond Soukup

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raymond Soukup — wise protector
732K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raymond Soukup 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 Soukup: Aneta Soukup (born 1978), Canadian tennis player Jan Soukup, Czech karateka and kickboxer Janay DeLoach Soukup, American athlete Jaroslav Soukup, Czech biathlete Jaroslav Soukup (director), Czech film director and producer Martha Soukup, American writer Matthew Soukup, Canadian ski jumper Miroslav Soukup, Czech football manager Věra Soukupová, Czech opera singer Vladimír Soukup, Czech classical composer All pages with titles containing Soukup 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: Soukup

Slavic

Aneta Soukup (born 1978), Canadian tennis player Jan Soukup, Czech karateka and kickboxer Janay DeLoach Soukup, American athlete Jaroslav Soukup, Czech biathlete Jaroslav Soukup (director), Czech film director and producer Martha Soukup, American writer Matthew Soukup, Canadian ski jumper Miroslav Soukup, Czech football manager Věra Soukupová, Czech opera singer Vladimír Soukup, Czech classical composer All pages with titles containing Soukup

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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 Soukup

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 Soukup:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Soukup?
The surname Soukup originates from Slavic. Aneta Soukup (born 1978), Canadian tennis player Jan Soukup, Czech karateka and kickboxer Janay DeLoach Soukup, American athlete Jaroslav Soukup, Czech biathlete Jaroslav Soukup (director), Czech film director and producer Martha Soukup, American writer Matthew Soukup, Canadian ski jumper Miroslav Soukup, Czech football manager Věra Soukupová, Czech opera singer Vladimír Soukup, Czech classical composer All pages with titles containing Soukup
What are the origins of the name Raymond Soukup?
The name Raymond Soukup combines two different traditions: the first name Raymond has Germanic roots, while the surname Soukup originates from Slavic.
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