Adan vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adan

Boy #496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, human being"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
620
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad, Dan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Rau, Raulito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adan Rank #496
Raul Rank #610

Adan is more popular, ranked #496 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adan ___

  • Adan Luis
  • Adan Miguel
  • Adan Carlos
  • Adan José
  • Adan Alejandro
  • Adan Rafael

Raul ___

  • Raul Antonio
  • Raul Eduardo
  • Raul Miguel
  • Raul Hernández
  • Raul Gabriel
  • Raul Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adan

Eva Sofia Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adan or Raul more popular?

Adan is more popular, ranked #496 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Adan and Raul mean?

Adan means "man, human being" (Hebrew origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Adan and Raul boy or girl names?

Adan is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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