Raul
Raul is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counsel wolf or wise wolf.
Origin and history
Raul is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Old Norse name Radulf, composed of elements meaning counsel and wolf. It has been a steadily used masculine name in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It offers a classic Hispanic heritage feel with strong, timeless roots.
Popularity in the United States
88,040 babies in the United States have been named Raul since 1880. It ranks #341 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #579.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.8 %)
- CA (32 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- AZ (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 640 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,847 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,238 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,506 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,750 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,507 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,548 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,126 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,609 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,416 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,936 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,882 |
Famous people named Raul
- Raúl Esparza: Actor, Singer
- Raul Julia: Actor
- Raúl Castro: Politician, Military Officer
Fun facts
- Raul shares the exact same Germanic roots as the English name Ralph and the French name Raoul.
- The name has accumulated over 88,000 registered births in the United States since 1880.