Raul Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Raul is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Raul?
Raul is spelled R-A-U-L. The name has 4 letters.
Raul at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Raul means “wolf counsel” or “wise wolf.”
- Origin
- Raul is commonly associated with Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian usage and may derive from the Old Norse name Ráðúlfr through Old English and Old French.
- Pronunciation
- rah-OOL · 2 syllables
Raul Popularity in 2025
Rank#634
Recorded Births440
- Boys usage fell 23 places to #634 and recorded 26 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Raul Mean?
Raul means “wolf counsel” or “wise wolf.”
Origin: Raul is commonly associated with Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian usage and may derive from the Old Norse name Ráðúlfr through Old English and Old French.
How Do You Pronounce Raul?
Pronunciationrah-OOL
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Raul?
- History
- The name Raul has a historical presence in Romance language regions, reflecting transmission from Germanic origins through medieval European naming traditions.
Raul Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 440 | #634 |
| 2024 | Boys | 466 | #611 |
| 2023 | Boys | 477 | #594 |
| 2022 | Boys | 539 | #554 |
| 2021 | Boys | 455 | #610 |
| 2020 | Boys | 505 | #557 |
| 2019 | Boys | 552 | #517 |
| 2018 | Boys | 551 | #513 |
| 2017 | Boys | 556 | #519 |
| 2016 | Boys | 652 | #468 |
| 2015 | Boys | 693 | #443 |
| 2014 | Boys | 727 | #422 |
| 2013 | Boys | 722 | #409 |
| 2012 | Boys | 722 | #403 |
| 2011 | Boys | 835 | #360 |
| 2010 | Boys | 926 | #340 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,015 | #315 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,180 | #288 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,387 | #255 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,355 | #255 |
| 2005 | Girls | 8 | #11,834 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,332 | #248 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
When Was Raul Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
1,519 recorded births
National rank #223
1995 · Boys
1,512 recorded births
National rank #201
1993 · Boys
1,497 recorded births
National rank #204
1996 · Boys
1,493 recorded births
National rank #207
Where Raul Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| TX | #275 | 142 |
| NV | #323 | 9 |
| CA | #332 | 109 |
| AZ | #343 | 22 |
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| CO | #680 | 7 |