Meaning: Its source is ragin mund, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Protecting hands."

Narrative: Imported to England with the Norman conquest of 1066, Raymond was used only sporadically until the mid-19th century.

Two Canadian-born actors gave its popularity a boost in the 20th century -- Broadway and film star Raymond Massey (1896-1983); and Raymond Burr (1917-1993), known to millions as the title character of the popular TV courtroom drama ''Perry Mason.''