ramon

Ramon is a masculine given name used in Spanish-speaking and Catalan-speaking regions. It is the Spanish form of Raymond, which derives from the Old High German name Raimund/Raginmund, composed of the elements ragin (“counsel” or “decision”) and mund (“protector”). The name spread through Latin and Romance languages and came into broader use in Europe and the Americas.

In Spanish, the name is written Ramón, with an acute accent on the final syllable, reflecting stress rules; in Catalan, the form Ramon is commonly used without the accent. Related forms include Raimundo in Spanish and Portuguese, and Raimon in Catalan. The English cognate is Raymond.

Ramon has also been used as a surname in some cultures, and as a given name in various communities beyond the Spanish-speaking world, especially where Spanish, Catalan, or Portuguese-name traditions have influence. The name remains in regular use today and is often chosen for its traditional, classic associations.