Raoul
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Wolf
- Origin
- French
Raoul Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,914 baby boys have been named Raoul. The name peaked in 1928 with 53 US births that year (rank #937). In 2024, ranked #13731 nationally — 12,794 places below its 1928 peak.
Top States for Raoul
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Raoul births are: California (337), New York (147), Maine (108).
Other French-Origin Names Like Raoul
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5-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Raoul's exact length and starting letter: Rabab, Rabah, Radwa, Raena, Rafal.
Quick Facts About Raoul
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raul | Form Of Ralph Wolf Counsel. | Male | Spanish |
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Compare Raoul to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Raoul against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).