Jaime vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaime

Boy #606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#606
Total SSA Count
468
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

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

Jaime Rank #606
Raul Rank #610

Jaime is more popular, ranked #606 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaime ___

  • Jaime Antonio
  • Jaime Miguel
  • Jaime Eduardo
  • Jaime Andrés
  • Jaime Rafael
  • Jaime 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 Jaime

Isabella Sofía Valentina Carlos Andrés

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaime or Raul more popular?

Jaime is more popular, ranked #606 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Jaime and Raul mean?

Jaime means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Jaime and Raul boy or girl names?

Jaime is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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