Raul
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Germanic / Spanish / Estonian ◈ 1 syllable
"As Wise As A Wolf"

From Germanic / Spanish / Estonian

Raul means wolf counsel — the Spanish/Portuguese form of Ralph, from the Norse ráðulfr. Raúl IS one of Real Madrid's greatest players — the most iconic number 7. Raúl Julia was one of the most charismatic actors — Gomez Addams. Two syllables of Real-Madrid's-greatest-7, Julia-Gomez-Addams, and the Spanish wolf-counsel.

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Raul at a glance
MeaningAs Wise As A Wolf
OriginGermanic / Spanish / Estonian
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#539
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Why parents love Raul
  • Raúl IS Real Madrid's greatest — the iconic number 7.
  • Raúl Julia IS Gomez Addams — most charismatic.
  • Two syllables with a warm, Spanish sound: rah-OOL.
  • The meaning wolf counsel is wisely fierce.
  • The Spanish heritage gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Raul
wolf counselSpanishPortugueseRalphNorseráðulfrReal Madridnumber 7JuliaAddams
Origin & history of Raul
Norse ráðulfr (wolf counsel) Spanish Raul
1
Germanic / Spanish / Estonian roots
Raul means wolf counsel. Raúl IS Real Madrid's greatest number 7. Raúl Julia IS the most charismatic Gomez Addams.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish; Raúl (Real Madrid); Raúl Julia (1940–1994).
3
Today
Raul remains a beloved choice, ranking #539 in the US. 88,076 babies have been named Raul since 1904.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Raul?
2000 peak year
Raul first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1904. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2000, 1,519 babies received the name (ranked #223). Today it sits around #539, with roughly 544 babies named Raul each year. Raul's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 88,076 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,519 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #223)
544 Avg. per year
(last decade)
5,440 Total registrations
last 10 years
88,076 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #539) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Raul
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Raul's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — wolf-counsel adventure. People named Raul tend to be warm, fierce, and gifted at being Real Madrid's greatest AND Gomez Addams.

Real Madrid's greatest AND Gomez
Number-7
Julia-charismatic
Wolf-counsel
Spanish-fierce
R9
A1
U3
L3
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
Personality of Raul
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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