Raul

Meaning of Raul

Raul means "wise counselor" or "wolf counsel". It's often considered a Spanish and Portuguese form of Ralph.

Raul has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Raul

Raul has cooled off, slipping to #634 in 2025, down from a peak of #223 in 2000.

Notable people named Raul

• Raúl González
  Spanish football player
• Raul Julia
  Puerto Rican actor
• Raul Castro
  Cuban politician
• Raul Seixas
  Brazilian rock composer
• Raul Midón
  American singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Raul

What does the name Raul mean?

Raul means raul means "wise counselor" or "wolf counsel". it's often considered a spanish and portuguese form of ralph, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Raul?

In 2025, Raul ranked #634 for boys, down from #611 the year before.

When was Raul most popular?

Raul peaked at #223 in 2000.