72
Success
66
Health
58
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
72▲
Morality
55▼
Health
66
Warmth
58
Cheerfulness
55
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
75♂
Raymond Name Personality
The name Raymond projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (72/100) paired with strong health (66/100), Raymond creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Raymond scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.5
Mature8.2
Formal8.2
Upper Class6.7
Urban4.3
Wholesome7.6
Strong8.6
Refined7.3
Strange6.4
Simple6.0
Serious7.2
Nerdy7.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 290 ratings.
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Famous People Named Raymond
- Raymond ChandlerCrime fiction author, Philip Marlowe creator
- Raymond BurrActor, Perry Mason star
- Raymond CarverInfluential American short story writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raymond
What does the name Raymond say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Raymond scores highest in Success (72/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (55/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and high in cheerfulness.
Is Raymond a boy name?▾
Raymond is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (72), Warmth (58), Morality (55), Health (66), and Cheerfulness (55).
What is the Success rating for the name Raymond?▾
Raymond has a Success rating of 72 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Raymond sound?▾
Raymond has a Warmth rating of 58 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Raymond compare to other names?▾
Raymond's strongest dimension is Success at 72/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Raymond with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Raymond?▾
Notable people named Raymond include Raymond Chandler, Raymond Burr and Raymond Carver. Name Halo lists 3 famous Raymonds with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.