What origin is the name Raul?

Raul comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Raul a popular name?

Raul is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Raul does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Raul?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Raul — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Raul

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Raul

Raul

Boy

spanish

1 syllable

Raul is a spanish boy's name meaning "A Spanish form of Ralph, this name means wolf counselor or wolf adviser, combining elements of strength and wisdom.".

Parents who choose Raul pick a boy name from the spanish tradition, meaning "A Spanish form of Ralph, this name means wolf counselor or wolf adviser, combining elements of strength and wisdom.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Spanish form of Ralph, this name means wolf counselor or wolf adviser, combining elements of strength and wisdom.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Raul

Very rare in US records

What does Raul mean?

Raul is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "A Spanish form of Ralph, this name means wolf counselor or wolf adviser, combining elements of strength and wisdom.".

Is Raul a rare name?

Yes. Raul does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Raul

Elena Ximena Lola Catalina Carmen Jimena

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