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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ridge (Scottish place/clan name)
- Origin
- Scottish (surname/clan name, from Gaelic 'druim', ridge)
- Pronunciation
- DRUM-ənd
Drummond is a Scottish surname and clan name that has made its way into first-name use. It comes from the Gaelic 'druim', meaning ridge, so the name carries an image of a long, rolling stretch of high ground. It's pronounced DRUM-ənd, with the stress on the first syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Drummond
Meaning: Ridge (Scottish place/clan name).
Origin: Scottish (surname/clan name, from Gaelic 'druim', ridge).
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Drummond
DRUM-əndIPA /ˈdrʌmənd/
Popularity of Drummond
Drummond does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Drummond mean?
Ridge (Scottish place/clan name). (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Drummond?
Drummond is pronounced DRUM-ənd (IPA: /ˈdrʌmənd/).
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