Ramon
Ramon is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Catalan and Spanish origin, meaning “Wise protector”.
| Meaning | Wise protector |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Catalan and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | rah-MOHN |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico |
Meaning and origin of Ramon
Ramón is the Spanish form of Raymond, from the Germanic elements 'ragin', counsel or advice, and 'mund', protection. It was especially popular in medieval Catalonia, where counts of Barcelona bore the name Ramon Berenguer. The Catalan philosopher Ramon Llull and Saint Raymond Nonnatus, a patron of childbirth, helped spread it. In Spanish it is usually written with an accent, Ramón.
Is Ramon a Christian name?
Saint Raymond Nonnatus (San Ramón Nonato) is invoked by Catholics as a patron of expectant mothers and newborns.
How popular is Ramon?
Familiar in Spain and Latin America, though more common among older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Ramon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramon mean?
Ramon means 'Wise protector'. It is of Germanic, via Catalan and Spanish origin.
Is Ramon a Christian name?
Saint Raymond Nonnatus (San Ramón Nonato) is invoked by Catholics as a patron of expectant mothers and newborns.
How do you pronounce Ramon?
Ramon is pronounced rah-MOHN.
Is Ramon a boy or girl name?
Ramon is usually a boy name.