Apollo vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#415
Total SSA Count
776
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pol, Pollo

Playground Safety Score

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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

Apollo Rank #415
Raul Rank #610

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Apollo ___

  • Apollo James
  • Apollo Alexander
  • Apollo Gabriel
  • Apollo Orion
  • Apollo Maximus
  • Apollo Grant

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 Apollo

Zeus Athena Orion Diana Cassius

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Raul more popular?

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Raul mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Apollo and Raul boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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