Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage French, French (Quebec) Pronounced Pron. /ɡi.mɔ̃/(French, Quebec French) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsGuimont, Vimond, Vimont Meaning & History from the medieval French name Guimond from the Germanic name Wigmund composed of the ancient Germanic elements wig "battle combat" and mund "protection". French cognate of Wyman.