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Raul vs Maximo

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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Maximo

Boy #594 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, superlative"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raul Rank #610
Maximo Rank #594

Maximo is more popular, ranked #594 vs #610 for Raul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raul or Maximo more popular?

Maximo is more popular, ranked #594 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Raul and Maximo mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Maximo means "the greatest, superlative" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Raul and Maximo boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Maximo is primarily a boy name.

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