Raul vs Saul

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

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raul Rank #610
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #610 for Raul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raul or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Raul and Saul mean?

Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Raul and Saul boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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