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Raul is a masculine name used in Portuguese and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Portuguese, Italian and Romanian form of Radulf (see Ralph), also adopted in several other countries, in part from the Spanish form Raúl." It ranked #634 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, portuguese, Italian and Romanian form of Radulf (see Ralph), also adopted in several other countries, in part from the Spanish form Raúl. The entry lists its usage as Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, Estonian and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Raul ranked #634 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #634 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raul mean?
Behind the Name does not give Raul a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: portuguese, Italian and Romanian form of Radulf.
Is Raul a popular name?
Raul ranked #634 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Raul a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Raul appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Raul — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
