Eliseo vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliseo

Boy #630 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#630
Total SSA Count
444
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Elio, Liso

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Eliseo Rank #630
Raul Rank #610

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 vs #630 for Eliseo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliseo ___

  • Eliseo Antonio
  • Eliseo Miguel
  • Eliseo Jose
  • Eliseo Rafael
  • Eliseo Carlos

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 Eliseo

Santiago Valentina Mateo Isabella Rafael

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliseo or Raul more popular?

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 compared to Eliseo at #630 in the United States.

What do Eliseo and Raul mean?

Eliseo means "God is my salvation" (Hebrew origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Eliseo and Raul boy or girl names?

Eliseo is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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