Raul Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Raul started popping up in the US during the early 1900s, thanks to the rising of Latino communities.

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A Deep Dive

Raul Overview

Meaning

Wolf counsel

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Old High German name Radulf, Raul means “wolf counsel.” This name combines the elements “rad,” meaning counsel or advice, and “ulf,” meaning wolf.

Pronunciation

/rɑːˈuːl/

Popularity

Raul is a well-recognized name globally, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, Portugal, and parts of Europe. In the USA, Raul ranked #595 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Short

Associated Traits

Brave, strong, intelligent, noble​

Name Day

June 21st
A Deep Dive

Raul Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Raoul, Raúl, Rawl, Ralph, Rolle, Ralf, Rollo, Radulf, Radolf, Raulf

Common Nicknames

Ral, Ralo, Rali, Raulito, R, Rolly, Ray, Rali, Ra, Roo

Diminutives

Raulito, Rali, Rolo, Rallie, Ralfie, Rauly, Ralu, Rauli, Ralito, Ralino

Famous People

  • Raul Julia
    (Puerto Rican Actor)
  • Raul Castro
    (Cuban Politician)
  • Raul Albiol
    (Spanish Football Player)
  • Raul Meireles
    (Portuguese Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Raul Menendez
    ("Call of Duty: Black Ops II," Video Game)
  • Raul Julia
    ("The Addams Family," Film Series)
  • Raul
    ("Breaking Bad," TV Series)
  • Raul
    ("Real Women Have Curves," Film)
  • Raul Duke
    ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," Film)

Places

  • Raul
    (Zambezia, Mozambique)
  • Raul
    (Nampula, Mozambique)
  • Raul
    (Inhambane, Mozambique)
  • Raul
    (Gaza, Mozambique)
  • Raul
    (Punjab, Pakistan)

What Is the Meaning of Raul?

Raul means “wolf counsel,” indicating a person with intelligence and strong instincts.

What Is the Origin of The Name Raul?

The name Raul has its roots in Spanish. It is a variation of the name Ralph.

Raul Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Raul in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6102021#5522022#5952023
Top 3 Rankings#1891980#1901981#1991976

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Raul

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023595
(-43 from 2022)
474
(-65 from 2022)
0.02589
2022552
(+58 from 2021)
539
(+84 from 2021)
0.02878
2021610
(-53 from 2020)
455
(-48 from 2020)
0.02428
2020557
(-41 from 2019)
503
(-49 from 2019)
0.02719
2019516
(-5 from 2018)
552
(+1 from 2018)
0.02872
2018511
(+8 from 2017)
551
(-5 from 2017)
0.02835
2017519
(-51 from 2016)
556
(-95 from 2016)
0.02809
2016468
(-25 from 2015)
651
(-42 from 2015)
0.03214
2015443
(-21 from 2014)
693
(-33 from 2014)
0.03390
2014422
(-13 from 2013)
726
(+5 from 2013)
0.03543
2013409
(-6 from 2012)
721
(-1 from 2012)
0.03568
2012403
(-43 from 2011)
722
(-113 from 2011)
0.03558
2011360
(-20 from 2010)
835
(-91 from 2010)
0.04110
2010340
(-25 from 2009)
926
(-89 from 2009)
0.04507
2009315
(-27 from 2008)
1015
(-165 from 2008)
0.04786
2008288
(-33 from 2007)
1180
(-207 from 2007)
0.05412
2007255
No change from 2006
1387
(+32 from 2006)
0.06262
2006255
(-7 from 2005)
1355
(+23 from 2005)
0.06181
2005248
(-6 from 2004)
1332
(-49 from 2004)
0.06261
2004242
(-4 from 2003)
1381
(-20 from 2003)
0.06535
2003238
(+2 from 2002)
1401
(-6 from 2002)
0.06668
2002240
(-5 from 2001)
1407
(-32 from 2001)
0.06808
2001235
(-12 from 2000)
1439
(-80 from 2000)
0.06957
2000223
(+5 from 1999)
1519
(+50 from 1999)
0.07274
1999228
(+4 from 1998)
1469
(+96 from 1998)
0.07205
1998232
(-13 from 1997)
1373
(-33 from 1997)
0.06771
1997219
(-12 from 1996)
1406
(-87 from 1996)
0.07038
1996207
(-6 from 1995)
1493
(-19 from 1995)
0.07451
1995201
(-2 from 1994)
1512
(+60 from 1994)
0.07517
1994199
(+6 from 1993)
1452
(-44 from 1993)
0.07123
1993205
(+2 from 1992)
1496
(+8 from 1992)
0.07243
1992207
(+7 from 1991)
1488
(+30 from 1991)
0.07089
1991214
(-5 from 1990)
1458
(-3 from 1990)
0.06878
1990209
No change from 1989
1461
(+102 from 1989)
0.06789
1989209
(+3 from 1988)
1359
(+124 from 1988)
0.06484
1988212
(-1 from 1987)
1235
(+53 from 1987)
0.06168
1987211
(-3 from 1986)
1182
(+18 from 1986)
0.06061
1986208
(+10 from 1985)
1164
(+56 from 1985)
0.06057
1985218
(-10 from 1984)
1108
(+2 from 1984)
0.05758
1984208
No change from 1983
1106
(-35 from 1983)
0.05893
1983208
(-6 from 1982)
1141
(-82 from 1982)
0.06123
1982202
(-12 from 1981)
1223
(-95 from 1981)
0.06481
1981190
(-1 from 1980)
1318
(+30 from 1980)
0.07077
1980189
(+23 from 1979)
1288
(+171 from 1979)
0.06944
1979212
(-3 from 1978)
1117
(+82 from 1978)
0.06236
1978209
(+8 from 1977)
1035
(+19 from 1977)
0.06058
1977217
(-18 from 1976)
1016
(-95 from 1976)
0.05944
1976199
(+9 from 1975)
1111
(+73 from 1975)
0.06805
1975208
(+1 from 1974)
1038
(-26 from 1974)
0.06398
1974209
(+16 from 1973)
1064
(+105 from 1973)
0.06527
1973225
(-13 from 1972)
959
(-92 from 1972)
0.05943
1972212
(-1 from 1971)
1051
(-64 from 1971)
0.06278
1971211
(+15 from 1970)
1115
(+77 from 1970)
0.06134
1970226
(+22 from 1969)
1038
(+195 from 1969)
0.05449
1969248
(-7 from 1968)
843
(-42 from 1968)
0.04609
1968241
(-1 from 1967)
885
(+33 from 1967)
0.04985
1967240
(+8 from 1966)
852
(+9 from 1966)
0.04788
1966248
(+13 from 1965)
843
(+48 from 1965)
0.04638
1965261
(+4 from 1964)
795
(-42 from 1964)
0.04196
1964265
(-2 from 1963)
837
(-14 from 1963)
0.04129
1963263
(+5 from 1962)
851
(+36 from 1962)
0.04122
1962268
(-1 from 1961)
815
(-65 from 1961)
0.03878
1961267
(-1 from 1960)
880
(-23 from 1960)
0.04080
1960266
(+6 from 1959)
903
(+57 from 1959)
0.04170
1959272
(-7 from 1958)
846
(-17 from 1958)
0.03905
1958265
(-6 from 1957)
863
(+18 from 1957)
0.04005
1957259
(-7 from 1956)
845
(+32 from 1956)
0.03860
1956252
(-4 from 1955)
813
(+15 from 1955)
0.03788
1955248
No change from 1954
798
(+16 from 1954)
0.03818
1954248
(+7 from 1953)
782
(+44 from 1953)
0.03779
1953255
(+1 from 1952)
738
(+25 from 1952)
0.03686
1952256
(-5 from 1951)
713
(+9 from 1951)
0.03613
1951251
(+4 from 1950)
704
(+58 from 1950)
0.03683
1950255
(-1 from 1949)
646
No change from 1949
0.03552
1949254
(+12 from 1948)
646
(+31 from 1948)
0.03585
1948266
(+22 from 1947)
615
(+43 from 1947)
0.03450
1947288
(+7 from 1946)
572
(+90 from 1946)
0.03079
1946295
(-27 from 1945)
482
(-5 from 1945)
0.02921
1945268
(+33 from 1944)
487
(+94 from 1944)
0.03551
1944301
(+17 from 1943)
393
(+22 from 1943)
0.02829
1943318
(+7 from 1942)
371
(+26 from 1942)
0.02551
1942325
(+12 from 1941)
345
(+54 from 1941)
0.02450
1941337
(-12 from 1940)
291
(-13 from 1940)
0.02319
1940325
(-15 from 1939)
304
(-18 from 1939)
0.02563
1939310
(+5 from 1938)
322
(+19 from 1938)
0.02841
1938315
(+19 from 1937)
303
(+39 from 1937)
0.02666
1937334
(-13 from 1936)
264
(-18 from 1936)
0.02414
1936321
(-19 from 1935)
282
(-42 from 1935)
0.02650
1935302
(+5 from 1934)
324
(+11 from 1934)
0.03029
1934307
(-11 from 1933)
313
(-7 from 1933)
0.02947
1933296
(+6 from 1932)
320
(-18 from 1932)
0.03137
1932302
(-12 from 1931)
338
(-26 from 1931)
0.03146
1931290
(-9 from 1930)
364
(-44 from 1930)
0.03403
1930281
(-10 from 1929)
408
(-14 from 1929)
0.03612
1929271
(+21 from 1928)
422
(+47 from 1928)
0.03810
1928292
(+12 from 1927)
375
(+14 from 1927)
0.03286
1927304
(+24 from 1926)
361
(+55 from 1926)
0.03107
1926328
(+21 from 1925)
306
(+24 from 1925)
0.02671
1925349
(-18 from 1924)
282
(-25 from 1924)
0.02449
1924331
(+77 from 1923)
307
(+90 from 1923)
0.02626
1923408
(+13 from 1922)
217
(+14 from 1922)
0.01916
1922421
(+16 from 1921)
203
(+8 from 1921)
0.01804
1921437
(+17 from 1920)
195
(+16 from 1920)
0.01714
1920454
(+120 from 1919)
179
(+70 from 1919)
0.01626
1919574
(+37 from 1918)
109
(+8 from 1918)
0.01074
1918611
(+5 from 1917)
101
(+8 from 1917)
0.00963
1917616
(+31 from 1916)
93
(+11 from 1916)
0.00969
1916647
(-33 from 1915)
82
(-6 from 1915)
0.00888
1915614
(+120 from 1914)
88
(+37 from 1914)
0.00999
1914734
(-130 from 1913)
51
(-2 from 1913)
0.00746
1913604
(+212 from 1912)
53
(+24 from 1912)
0.00988
1912816
(-57 from 1911)
29
(+11 from 1911)
0.00642
1911759
(-4 from 1910)
18
(+2 from 1910)
0.00746
1910755
(+196 from 1909)
16
(+6 from 1909)
0.00767
1909951
(+70 from 1908)
10
(+2 from 1908)
0.00565
19081021
(-169 from 1906)
8
(-1 from 1906)
0.00481
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1906852
(+22 from 1904)
9
(+1 from 1904)
0.00625
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1904874
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00578
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Raul

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2952021#2502022#2592023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3282021#3062022#3672023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#14092021#8072022#19662023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5802021#9372022#6932023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4292021#3902022#3442023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#7652021#5972022#6652023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2372018#2952019#2882021

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#11642021#10092022#10082023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4602021#3482022#7102023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6102021#5582022#5222023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9722021#9812022#10882023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#10312021#8482022#8372023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7292021#11052022#7902023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#13612019#12112022#8372023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4842021#5592022#3412023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7142019#6012020#8562022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4082021#4652022#6762023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9002018#8832020#10602022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#12092019#13852021#14582023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8472016#7442019#6812021

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#10142021#7052022#9152023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5342020#5962021#6102023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3992008#5082011#4592016

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5632015#6292017#3982020

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7522017#5872020#5492022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6912020#8042022#8912023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8782019#8942021#9082022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9002016#10792019#7952021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4212006#3382007#3802008

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5072009#6412015#7032023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5842010#5852012#6122022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6912011#8872013#9562019

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4762006#3642007#5572010

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3172008#4572009#4492011

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6612009#8632021#8722022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4362004#5112005#3552007

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2911985#3271993#2782006

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1931992#1962007#2212020

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5471972#6901981#7181982

Popularity Rankings for Raul in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#82021#72022#62023

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#332011#362012#462013

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#742020#742021#822022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#881920#1992006

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1072020#1052021

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1201994#1181995#1681998

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1952017#2452018#2612019

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2942022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5992017#5642018#3842021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4522013#4852014#4742017

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7412020#5722022#7702023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7002019#8392020#6682021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8442019#8452020#7382021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8922001#8242005#7592009

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9872007#12532008#11482011

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Raul a Name for Boys or Girls?

Raul is mainly a boy’s name, popularly used in Spain.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Raul

Raul in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Raul Julia (Actor, 1940–1994): A Puerto Rican actor best known for his role as Gomez Addams in "The Addams Family" films.
  • Raul Castro (Politician, 1931): A Cuban politician who served as President of Cuba and the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba.
  • Raul Albiol (Football Player, 1985): A Spanish professional footballer who plays as a center-back.
  • Raul Meireles (Football Player, 1983): A retired Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder.
  • Raul Menendez ("Call of Duty: Black Ops II," 2012 Video Game): A charismatic and ruthless antagonist in this popular first-person shooter game.
  • Raul Julia ("The Addams Family," 1991 Film Series): Portrayed the iconic character Gomez Addams in this dark comedy film series.
  • Raul ("Breaking Bad," 2008 TV Series): A minor character involved in the drug trade within the critically acclaimed series.
  • Raul ("Real Women Have Curves," 2002 Film): A character in this coming-of-age film about a young Latina woman.
  • Raul Duke ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," 1998 Film): The pseudonym of the protagonist, based on the writer Hunter S. Thompson.
  • Raul (Zambezia, Mozambique): A locality in Zambezia province known for its rural landscapes and agricultural activities.
  • Raul (Nampula, Mozambique): A place in Nampula province, featuring local cultural and traditional practices.
  • Raul (Inhambane, Mozambique): Located in Inhambane province, this area is noted for its coastal proximity and scenic beauty.
  • Raul (Gaza, Mozambique): Found in Gaza province, known for its wildlife and natural reserves.
  • Raul (Punjab, Pakistan): A village in Punjab province, characterized by its vibrant local community and agricultural economy.

Similar Names to Raul

  • Rolf
  • Randolf
  • Wolfhart
  • Rodolf
  • Ze'ev
  • Lyall
  • Raffi
  • Wulf
  • Zeva
  • Ralph

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