Raul vs Raphael

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 #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Raul Rank #610

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #610 for Raul.

Is Raul or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Raul and Raphael mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raul and Raphael boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.