Ramiro m. Proto-Germanic *rana 'corner, wedge' + Proto-Germanic *mērijaz 'famous'.
The name of a 9th C king of Asturias, two 10th C kings of Leon, an 11th C king of Aragon, and a 12th C king of Aragon.
The Old Spanish vernacular form Ramiro is witnessed in 1074 in the place name Villaramiro (CDSS II).