Raymond Tarver

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raymond Tarver — wise protector
732K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raymond Tarver 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 Tarver: Antonio Tarver (born 1968), American boxer Clay Tarver (born 1965), American guitarist and writer Ed Tarver (1959–2024), American attorney and politician H. Micheal Tarver (born 1958), American author, historian, and professor Jason Tarver (born 1974), American football coach John Tarver (born 1949), American football player Hurley Tarver (born 1975), American football player Katelyn Tarver (born 1989), American actress and singer La Schelle Tarver (born 1959), American baseball player Malcolm C. Tarver (1885–1960), U.S. 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: Tarver

English

Antonio Tarver (born 1968), American boxer Clay Tarver (born 1965), American guitarist and writer Ed Tarver (1959–2024), American attorney and politician H. Micheal Tarver (born 1958), American author, historian, and professor Jason Tarver (born 1974), American football coach John Tarver (born 1949), American football player Hurley Tarver (born 1975), American football player Katelyn Tarver (born 1989), American actress and singer La Schelle Tarver (born 1959), American baseball player Malcolm C. Tarver (1885–1960), U.S.

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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 Tarver

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 Tarver:

3
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Tarver?
The surname Tarver originates from English. Antonio Tarver (born 1968), American boxer Clay Tarver (born 1965), American guitarist and writer Ed Tarver (1959–2024), American attorney and politician H. Micheal Tarver (born 1958), American author, historian, and professor Jason Tarver (born 1974), American football coach John Tarver (born 1949), American football player Hurley Tarver (born 1975), American football player Katelyn Tarver (born 1989), American actress and singer La Schelle Tarver (born 1959), American baseball player Malcolm C. Tarver (1885–1960), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Raymond Tarver?
The name Raymond Tarver combines two different traditions: the first name Raymond has Germanic roots, while the surname Tarver originates from English.
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