Raul vs Philip

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

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raul Rank #610
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #610 for Raul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raul or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Raul and Philip mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Raul and Philip boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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