Alessandro vs Raul

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
Nicknames
Rau, Raulito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alessandro Rank #550
Raul Rank #610

Alessandro is more popular, ranked #550 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessandro ___

  • Alessandro Marco
  • Alessandro Luca
  • Alessandro Giovanni
  • Alessandro Pietro
  • Alessandro Rafael
  • Alessandro James

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 Alessandro

Matteo Lorenzo Sofia Isabella Leonardo

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessandro or Raul more popular?

Alessandro is more popular, ranked #550 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Alessandro and Raul mean?

Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Alessandro and Raul boy or girl names?

Alessandro is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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