Raul vs Marcos

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

Marcos

Boy #483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, consecrated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#483
Total SSA Count
639
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raul Rank #610
Marcos Rank #483

Marcos is more popular, ranked #483 vs #610 for Raul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raul or Marcos more popular?

Marcos is more popular, ranked #483 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Raul and Marcos mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Marcos means "of Mars, consecrated to the god of war" (Latin origin).

Are Raul and Marcos boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Marcos is primarily a boy name.

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