Arturo vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Arto, Turo

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Arturo Rank #578
Raul Rank #610

Arturo is more popular, ranked #578 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arturo ___

  • Arturo Miguel
  • Arturo Carlos
  • Arturo Javier
  • Arturo Luis
  • Arturo Rafael
  • Arturo Ernesto

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 Arturo

Mateo Sebastián Valentina Isabel Rodrigo

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arturo or Raul more popular?

Arturo is more popular, ranked #578 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Arturo and Raul mean?

Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Arturo and Raul boy or girl names?

Arturo is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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