Arnab vs Raoul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnab

Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arna, Arnu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arnab Rank #26,572
Raoul Rank #26,603

Arnab is more popular, ranked #26572 vs #26603 for Raoul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arnab ___

  • Arnab Kumar
  • Arnab Das
  • Arnab Datta
  • Arnab Ghosh
  • Arnab Roy
  • Arnab Sen

Raoul ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arnab

Arnav Anik Ayan Arjun Priya

If you choose Raoul

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnab or Raoul more popular?

Arnab is more popular, ranked #26572 compared to Raoul at #26603 in the United States.

What do Arnab and Raoul mean?

Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arnab and Raoul boy or girl names?

Arnab is primarily a boy name. Raoul is primarily a boy name.

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