Redmond

At a Glance: Name: Redmond – Meaning: descendant of Raymond – Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname, Mac Réamoinn, 'son of Raymond') – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: RED-muhnd

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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

Phonetic: RED-muhnd   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1889–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Redmond mean?

Descendant of raymond. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Redmond)

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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