Raul Boy

Popularity: #546 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROWL /raʊl/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Spanish: 'counsel; advice'; Portuguese: 'wolf'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Raul is derived from the Old Germanic name Radulf, which is composed of the elements 'rad' meaning 'counsel' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'. This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old High German to Latinized forms before entering the Romance languages.

In the context of the Spanish and Portuguese languages, Raul emerged as a variant of the name Ralph, which also has Germanic roots. The Latin form 'Radulfus' was used in medieval texts, which eventually influenced the development of the name in the Iberian Peninsula.

Historically, the name Raul has been borne by notable figures, including saints and nobility. One significant historical milestone is Saint Raul, a 9th-century figure who was venerated in the Christian tradition, particularly in regions influenced by the spread of Christianity in Europe.

The name gained further prominence through various medieval texts and chronicles, where it was often associated with valor and leadership, reflecting the characteristics of its etymological roots. Culturally, the name Raul has resonated in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and wisdom due to its components.

In literature and folklore, characters named Raul have frequently been depicted as noble and courageous, embodying the traits associated with the wolf in Germanic culture. The name also has diminutive forms, such as Raúl in Spanish-speaking contexts, which have contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures.

Overall, Raul reflects a rich historical tapestry, linking linguistic evolution with cultural significance.

Famous people named Raul

In this section, you will find notable people named Raul. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Raul who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Raul who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Raul Jimenez is a professional footballer best known for his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Benfica, and the Mexican national team.

Raul Gonzalez is a retired footballer best known for his career at Real Madrid, Schalke 04, and the Spanish national team.

Raul Seixas was a Brazilian singer-songwriter best known for his influential work in Brazilian rock music and hits like 'Ouro de Tolo' and 'Metamorfose Ambulante'.

Raul Julia was an actor best known for his roles in The Addams Family, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Romero.

Fictional characters named Raul

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Raul is a fictional character from the video game series Resident Evil. He is a skilled operative who plays a key role in combating bioterrorism and uncovering conspiracies.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Raul, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RafaelRicardoRenatoRamonRaquelRita

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Raul. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RafaelRamonRoccoRudyRonanRylan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Raul was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Raul has ranked as high as #401 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Raul has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Raul is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Raul was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Raul.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 440 440 0
2024 466 466 0
2023 477 477 0
2022 539 539 0
2021 455 455 0
2020 505 505 0
2019 552 552 0
2018 551 551 0
2017 556 556 0
2016 652 652 0
2015 693 693 0
2014 727 727 0
2013 722 722 0
2012 722 722 0
2011 835 835 0
2010 926 926 0
2009 1,015 1,015 0
2008 1,185 1,180 5
2007 1,387 1,387 0
2006 1,355 1,355 0
2005 1,340 1,332 8
2004 1,386 1,381 5
2003 1,407 1,401 6
2002 1,407 1,407 0
2001 1,439 1,439 0
2000 1,519 1,519 0
1999 1,474 1,469 5
1998 1,373 1,373 0
1997 1,412 1,406 6
1996 1,499 1,493 6
1995 1,521 1,512 9
1994 1,457 1,452 5
1993 1,511 1,497 14
1992 1,500 1,488 12
1991 1,458 1,458 0
1990 1,475 1,461 14
1989 1,369 1,359 10
1988 1,247 1,235 12
1987 1,196 1,184 12
1986 1,179 1,164 15
1985 1,119 1,108 11
1984 1,119 1,106 13
1983 1,155 1,141 14
1982 1,233 1,223 10
1981 1,325 1,318 7
1980 1,300 1,288 12
1979 1,119 1,119 0
1978 1,044 1,036 8
1977 1,026 1,016 10
1976 1,119 1,111 8
1975 1,049 1,038 11
1974 1,077 1,065 12
1973 966 959 7
1972 1,057 1,050 7
1971 1,125 1,116 9
1970 1,050 1,038 12
1969 843 843 0
1968 894 885 9
1967 867 852 15
1966 850 844 6
1965 803 793 10
1964 836 836 0
1963 860 852 8
1962 823 816 7
1961 886 881 5
1960 910 905 5
1959 853 846 7
1958 870 865 5
1957 846 846 0
1956 820 812 8
1955 810 798 12
1954 787 782 5
1953 746 738 8
1952 718 713 5
1951 709 704 5
1950 651 646 5
1949 646 646 0
1948 615 615 0
1947 577 572 5
1946 487 482 5
1945 487 487 0
1944 398 393 5
1943 371 371 0
1942 345 345 0
1941 296 291 5
1940 304 304 0
1939 327 322 5
1938 308 303 5
1937 264 264 0
1936 287 282 5
1935 324 324 0
1934 322 313 9
1933 328 320 8
1932 338 338 0
1931 364 364 0
1930 413 408 5
1929 429 422 7
1928 375 375 0
1927 361 361 0
1926 306 306 0
1925 282 282 0
1924 307 307 0
1923 217 217 0
1922 203 203 0
1921 195 195 0
1920 179 179 0
1919 109 109 0
1918 101 101 0
1917 93 93 0
1916 82 82 0
1915 88 88 0
1914 51 51 0
1913 53 53 0
1912 29 29 0
1911 18 18 0
1910 16 16 0
1909 10 10 0
1908 8 8 0
1906 9 9 0
1904 8 8 0

Top States for Raul (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 127
30%
CA 120
28%
AZ 21
5%
FL 21
5%
IL 15
4%
CO 14
3%
GA 13
3%
NC 8
2%
NM 8
2%
NY 8
2%
PA 7
2%
NV 7
2%
AR 6
1%
MN 6
1%
TN 6
1%
IN 6
1%
MA 6
1%
OK 6
1%
MD 5
1%
MI 5
1%
SC 5
1%
UT 5
1%