Raul name meaning
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What does Raul mean?
Widely Accepted unisex name Raul means "Form of Ralph Wolf Counsel, Wise Wolf, Strong Defender, Wise Counsel, Advice, Advisor or Versatile" particulary used in Danish, Swedish, Kannada, English, Italian, Finnish, German, Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Oriya, Malayalam, Gujarati, Norwegian, Tamil and Telugu is rooted from Old High German and Germanic.
Raul is derivation of Ralph. Ralph is form of persistent and trendy Rudolph. Ralph is short version of Radolf. Also Ralph is short version of Radulf. Ralph is English form of Ralf.
Meaning of Ralph is Counsel and Advisor is originated from Old High German and Germanic. Raul is Portuguese, Nordic and Spanish form of Radolf.
How do I pronounce Raul?
raul is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Raul.
Variants of Raul
Radolf, Radulf, Rudolf, Ralph, Rodolf, Hruodolf, Rudolphus, Rudolph
How popular is the name Raul?
Raul was a popular name in United States. Over 85030 babies have been named Raul since 1904. At its zenith in 1981, it ranked 190th when 1518 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
However after 172 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 500 baby names an astounding 97 times Also, a popular name in Spain with over 26953 new-borns have been given the name since 2002.
When at the peak of its usage in 2002, the moniker grabbed the 12nd spot and 2793 baby boys were given the name. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 12 times
Raul is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.
Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 673 on boy names chart when 52 babies were named Raul. Over 563 people have been named Raul in England and Wales.
In Switzerland, Raul is a unique name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 300 names. In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 228 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Raul.
Over 331 people have been named Raul in Switzerland.
Raul is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 1964 but could not make beyond the top 800.
Over 289 babies in France have been named Raul. Also, it appeared first time in 2001 on baby boy names list of Belgium. Raul is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use.
However things change on global perspective, Raul is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Argentina, Peru, Philippines and Cuba. Also the baby name is popular in Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Romania, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Mozambique, Angola, El Salvador, Honduras, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Panama, Paraguay and Nicaragua.
At least, 2050000 people globally have carried Raul as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 595 | 474 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 552 | 537 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 604 | 455 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 557 | 503 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 515 | 552 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 513 | 550 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 519 | 556 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 469 | 650 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 443 | 693 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 422 | 726 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Raul in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 254 | 116 | 0 | 0 |
 | 978 | 62 | 5 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Raul
Working harder than required is what you are known for. You are able to resist any temptation because you focus on things that matter all the time. Accept how you are and stop stressing over your imperfections because they're the ones that make you perfectly imperfect. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear. There are so many new, exciting things to experience. Start looking at obstacles and challenges as new opportunities.
Do you like Raul? You would love these names
- Mitzi - Mainstream Sky-scraping and Ever lasting girl name Mitzi is mostly used in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish has its origin in Hebrew language. Mitzi is German cognate of Maria. In 1964, commonly accepted Mitzi was the 456th most popular name on the list of baby girl names in United States
- Kari - Popular unisex name Kari is originated from Germanic and English and is used in Old DanishNorwegian, Swedish and Finnish languages, Kari means "The Pure or Form of Katherine"
- Mekhi - Lofty and Evergreen unisex name Mekhi came from Hebrew is used in English. Mekhi is English cognate of Michael
- Norbert - Originated from Germanic and Old High German, Prevalent and Conifer Norbert means "Bright, Northern Brightness or North or Brilliant" and is used majorly in German, Finnish and Icelandic is used for both sexes
- Dwight - Origin of Darling and All time favorite Dwight is in Old English and Old Dutch languages bestowed upon both genders used commonly in English, meaning of Dwight is "Of the God Dionysus Devotees or Blond"
Famous people named Raul
- Raul Usupov, politician
- Raul Bragança Neto, was prime minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Raul Sáenz, Mexican business man, known in the north of Mexico in the decades of 30's and 40's specially in the states of Chihuahua and Durango, for having been the first owner of a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Mexico
- Raul de Souza, trombonist
- Raul Eshba, ethnic Abkhaz politician
- Raul Proença, Portuguese writer, journalist, and intellectual
- Raul Khajimba, current President of Abkhazia
- Raul Roco, political figure in the Philippines
- Raul Hilberg, Austrian-born Jewish-American political scientist and historian
- Raul Seixas, Brazilian rock composer, singer
- Raul Boesel, F1 driver
- Raul Manglapus, prominent post-World War II Filipino politician
- Raul Solnado, popular Portuguese actor and comedian
- Raul Peimbert, Mexican-American newscaster,
- Raul Pompeia, Brazilian novelist
- Raul Yzaguirre, American civil rights activist
- Raul Malo, Raúl Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr
- Raul Allegre, former football placekicker
- Raul Cortez, in an interview
- Raul Plassmann, He made nearly 200 Campeonato Brasileiro appearances for Cruzeiro and Flamengo
- Raul Meireles, Portuguese former footballer
- Raul Ruiz, American physician and politician
- Raul G. Salinas, private security consultant, a businessman
- Raul Blanco, Argentine-born Australian Association football coach
- Raul Brandão, Portuguese writer, journalist and military officer
- Raul Julia-Levy, Mexican film and television actor and producer
- Raul Geller, Peruvian-Israeli footballer and the third all time leading scorer of Beitar Jerusalem
- Raul Cristian, ex-pornographic actor
- Raul M. Gonzalez, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and was the Secretary of Justice of the Philippines
- Raul Mälk, Estonian diplomat and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
- Raul Must, male badminton player from Estonia
- Raul Askenazi in El crimen del padre Amaro as Actor
- Raul Torres in Cargo as Actor
- Raul Aragon, from 1986 action and crime film Panganib Bawat Sandali Ng Ligaya, who played the Edgar.
- In 2009 drama flick, Himpapawid, Raul Arellano played N.
- Raul Cremona, from 2013 comedy flick Ci vuole un gran fisico, who portrayed Pagliai.
- Raul de Carvalho portrayed the central character of O Poeta Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage in 1936 biography and drama movie Bocage.
- Raul Margni portrayed important role of N in 1975 drama film Las dos culpas de Bettina.
- Raul Roulien, from 1933 comedy and fantasy movie El último varon sobre la Tierra, who portrayed the Ralph Martin.
- In 2012 comedy movie, Villa la Maschera, Raul Guidotti characterized Baldoria.
- Raul S. Julia played crucial character of Harry in 2018 comedy, drama film It's a Wondrous Life.
- In 1991 action flick, El hijo del Santo en el poder de Omnicron, Raul Gonzalez played N.
- In 1923, Raul Pederneiras portrayed the role of N in documentary movie Sua Majestade, a Mais Bela.
- In 1964 crime film, Procura-se uma Rosa, Raul da Mata characterized N.
- Raul Zaragosa, from 1998 action, drama film Laruang buhay, who characterized Paolo.
- Raul Planter portrayed important role of or segment "La Viuda" in 1965 drama flick Amor amor amor.
- In drama movie, A Prayer for Justice, Raul Dedos played Derrick.
- Raul Kohl characterized the minor character of Eric in 2009 action and horror flick Not Haunted.
Lists having Raul
- Boys names beginning with R
- Girls names beginning with R
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- Popular English Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Wolf
- Baby Names that mean Counsellor
- Baby Names that mean Counsel
- Baby Names that mean Strong
- Baby Names that mean Defender
- Baby Names that mean Wise
- Baby Names that mean Advice
- Baby Names that mean Advisor
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html