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Gideon vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Raul

Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#610
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Raul Rank #610

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #610 for Raul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Raul more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Raul mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Gideon and Raul boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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