Greta vs Roul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

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Roul

Boy #42,651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous wolf"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman Medieval English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,651
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Greta Rank #856
Roul Rank #42,651

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #42651 for Roul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Roul ___

  • Roul Pierre
  • Roul Henri
  • Roul Jean
  • Roul Louis
  • Roul Marc

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greta or Roul more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Roul at #42651 in the United States.

What do Greta and Roul mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Roul means "famous wolf" (Germanic origin).

Are Greta and Roul boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Roul is primarily a boy name.

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