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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of Raymond
- Origin
- Irish (Anglicized surname, Mac Réamoinn, 'son of Raymond')
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RED-muhnd
Redmond is a boy's name with roots as an Anglicized Irish surname, Mac Réamoinn, meaning 'son of Raymond.' You might assume it's tied to the color red, but that's not the case — it actually traces back to descendant of Raymond. It's pronounced RED-muhnd.
Meaning & Origin of Redmond
Meaning: Descendant of Raymond.
Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname, Mac Réamoinn, 'son of Raymond').
A common claim: red, red-haired defender Actually: Redmond doesn't come from 'red' despite appearances. It traces to the Anglicized Irish surname Mac Réamoinn, 'son of Réamonn (Raymond)' — unrelated to the color.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Redmond
RED-muhndIPA /ˈrɛdmənd/
Popularity of Redmond
Redmond peaked at #954 in 1889 with 6 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #6091 with just 15 recorded.
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FAQ
What does the name Redmond mean?
Descendant of Raymond. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Redmond?
Redmond is pronounced RED-muhnd (IPA: /ˈrɛdmənd/).
Is Redmond a popular name right now?
Redmond peaked at #954 in 1889 and is ranked #6091 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)
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