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Redmond

♂ Boy

Pronounced RED-mənd /ˈrɛd.mənd/High

Meaning: The Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — 'a counsel-protector; a protecting adviser'Medium

In 30 seconds: A counsel-protector: Redmond is the Irish Raymond — 'a protecting adviser'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman, Irish
MeaningThe Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — 'a counsel-protector; a protecting adviser'
U.S. rank (2025)#4113 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 819

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Redmond is the Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — 'a counsel-protector; a wise, guarding adviser'. Long used in Ireland (the patriot John Redmond). A crisp, classic Irish surname/given name (it also reads as 'red' plus 'mond'; nickname Red).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, a-counsel-protector at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Raymond means 'a counsel-protector; a wise, guarding adviser' (Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus mund, 'protection') — Redmond is its Irish form, crisp and classic (said 'RED-mənd').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Redmond — root etymology

Variations

RaymondRedmundRéamonn

Nicknames

Red

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If you like Redmond…

Raymond— the source name
Edmund— a kin -mund 'protection' boys' name
Desmond— a fellow -mond Irish boys' name
Rolland— echoes that soft -nd sound
Reymond— shares Redmond's German roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Redmond mean?

Redmond is the Irish Raymond — Germanic 'a counsel-protector; a wise, guarding adviser'.

How do you pronounce Redmond?

It's said RED-mənd /ˈrɛd.mənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Redmond a boy or girl name?

Redmond is a boy's name.

How popular is Redmond?

Redmond is a rare name in the U.S.

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