Rahul

Meaning of Rahul

Rahul means "capable" or "efficient". It can also mean "conqueror of all miseries."

Rahul has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rahul

After ranking as high as #819 in 2000, Rahul has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rahul

• Rahul Gandhi
  Indian politician
• Rahul Dravid
  Indian cricketer
• Rahul Kohli
  British actor
• Rahul Bose
  Indian actor and director
• Rahul Roy
  Indian actor

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Questions about the name Rahul

What does the name Rahul mean?

Rahul means rahul means "capable" or "efficient". it can also mean "conqueror of all miseries.", and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Rahul a boy's or a girl's name?

Rahul is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rahul?

Rahul did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rahul most popular?

Rahul peaked at #819 in 2000.