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Raul vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raul Rank #610
Hiram Rank #1,768

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raul or Hiram more popular?

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Raul and Hiram mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raul and Hiram boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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