Saul vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Raul Rank #610

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Raul more popular?

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

What do Saul and Raul mean?

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

Are Saul and Raul boy or girl names?

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

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