Leandro 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

Leandro Rank #500
Raul Rank #610

Leandro is more popular, ranked #500 vs #610 for Raul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leandro ___

  • Leandro Miguel
  • Leandro Antonio
  • Leandro Rafael
  • Leandro Sebastian
  • Leandro Mateo
  • Leandro Gabriel

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 Leandro

Valentina Isabella Sofia Mateo Rafael

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leandro or Raul more popular?

Leandro is more popular, ranked #500 compared to Raul at #610 in the United States.

What do Leandro and Raul mean?

Leandro means "lion man" (Greek origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Leandro and Raul boy or girl names?

Leandro is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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