Paul vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

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Paul Rank #264

Raul Rank #610

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #610 for Raul.

Is Paul or Raul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Paul and Raul mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Paul and Raul boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.