Raul vs Thad

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

Raul Rank #610
Thad Rank #26,404

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 vs #26404 for Thad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raul ___

  • Raul Antonio
  • Raul Eduardo
  • Raul Miguel
  • Raul Hernández
  • Raul Gabriel
  • Raul Alejandro

Thad ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raul

Isabel Carmen Valentina Santiago Andrés

If you choose Thad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raul or Thad more popular?

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 compared to Thad at #26404 in the United States.

What do Raul and Thad mean?

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

Are Raul and Thad boy or girl names?

Raul is primarily a boy name. Thad is primarily a boy name.

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