Richard vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

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Richard Rank #232

Raul Rank #610

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #610 for Raul.

Is Richard or Raul more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Richard and Raul mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Richard and Raul boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.