Kenzo vs Raul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenzo

Boy #588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong and healthy"

Origin: Japanese (健)

Cultural Roots

Japanese French International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#588
Total SSA Count
485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken

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

Kenzo Rank #588
Raul Rank #610

Kenzo is more popular, ranked #588 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenzo ___

  • Kenzo James
  • Kenzo Louis
  • Kenzo Rene
  • Kenzo Takeshi
  • Kenzo Haruki
  • Kenzo Cole

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 Kenzo

Enzo Renzo Kenji Yuki Hana

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenzo or Raul more popular?

Kenzo is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Kenzo and Raul mean?

Kenzo means "strong and healthy" (Japanese (健) origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Kenzo and Raul boy or girl names?

Kenzo is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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