Enrique 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
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Popularity Comparison

Enrique Rank #546
Raul Rank #610

Enrique is more popular, ranked #546 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enrique ___

  • Enrique Miguel
  • Enrique Antonio
  • Enrique José
  • Enrique Carlos
  • Enrique Rafael
  • Enrique Luis

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 Enrique

Isabella Sofia Diego Valentina Alejandro

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enrique or Raul more popular?

Enrique is more popular, ranked #546 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Enrique and Raul mean?

Enrique means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Enrique and Raul boy or girl names?

Enrique is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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