Gerardo vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerardo

Boy #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#596
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Gera, Jerry

Playground Safety Score

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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

Gerardo Rank #596
Raul Rank #610

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerardo ___

  • Gerardo Antonio
  • Gerardo Rafael
  • Gerardo Luis
  • Gerardo Miguel
  • Gerardo Ernesto
  • Gerardo 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 Gerardo

Bernardo Eduardo Rodrigo Carmen Lupe

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerardo or Raul more popular?

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Gerardo and Raul mean?

Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Gerardo and Raul boy or girl names?

Gerardo is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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