Raul vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raul

Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Raul Rank #610

Gideon Rank #332

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

Is Raul or Gideon more popular?

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

What do Raul and Gideon mean?

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

Are Raul and Gideon boy or girl names?

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