Raul vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raul

Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Raul Rank #610

Ray Rank #777

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Raul or Ray more popular?

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Raul and Ray mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Raul and Ray boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.