Charlotte 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

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Raul Rank #610

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Raul more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Raul mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Charlotte and Raul boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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