Raul
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wise Wolf
Background: The name Raul originates from the Spanish form of the Germanic name 'Ralph,' which is composed of the elements 'rad,' meaning 'counsel,' and 'wulf,' meaning 'wolf.' This etymology signifies a connection to wisdom and strength associated with the wolf.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#339
Total births
88,076
Most popular decade
1990s
(44,037 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-187 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1904
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1904
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #874
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 1,519
- Peak rank
- #223
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 466
- Recent rank
- #609
Female
- First year
- 1929
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,682
- Peak year
- 1967
- Peak year births
- 15
- Peak rank
- #3,340
- Most recent year
- 2008
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #17,501
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).